Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Spinach
Eulithis mellinata

(Fabricius, 1787) 1757 / 70.092

Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed, and usually frequent. Copdock, Ipswich, Swefling, Farnham, Aldeburgh, Beccles, Gorleston; Stowmarket, Bury, Tuddenham.

Recent Suffolk Status: Becoming scarce in recent times with more records coming from wet woodland sites rather than gardens due to the decline in fruit growing.

Life history: Single-brooded in one extended brood.

Identification: Northern spinach rests with wings held flat and has a darker cross band. Chevron rests either with wings folded over the back or laid flat. Barred straw has a narrower central band looking like 2 parallel V shapes.

Habitat: Gardens, wet woodland.

Recorded in 49 (84%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/2024225TM14 - Ipswich
25/06/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
24/06/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
23/06/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
23/06/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
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Forewing: 16-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Black Currant, Red Currant
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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