Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Broom-tip
Chesias rufata
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Streak
Chesias legatella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1864 / 70.195

Morley's Final Catalogue: Locally abundant on broom in gravelly places. Copdock and Bentley (Hkg), common at light in Ipswich (Mly), Playford, Needham, Stowmarket. Bury, Icklingham, Brandon. Worlingham (Crf). Blythburgh (Gd); Reydon in 1935 (Baker).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common in the Sandlings and Breck with scattered records elsewhere.

Life history: Single-brooded. Easily disturbed from the foodplant during the day as well as coming to light. Larvae have been found on the foodplant quite regularly in the county in late spring/early summer.

Identification: Broom-tip does not have the pale streak mark which gives this species its name.

Habitat: Heathland, scrub, wood edges, gardens.

Recorded in 39 (67%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/11/2024226TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
11/11/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
10/11/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
07/11/2024326TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
07/11/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Broom
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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