Geometridae : Ennominae
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Photo © Neil Sherman,  Purdis Farm, Ipswich. July 2016

Immature stages

Similar Suffolk Species
Willow Beauty
Peribatodes rhomboidaria
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Pale Oak Beauty
Hypomecis punctinalis
(Scopoli, 1763) 1944 / 70.268

Morley's Final Catalogue: ''Very rare. Bentley (H. Harpur Crewe). There is some doubt whether these localities are correct, as the two species are much alike'' (Bloomfield). Confirmed by the capture of the present species at light in Wrentham woods on 23 June 1936 by Mr. Jack Goddard.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Bigger than Willow beauty and more speckled in appearance. The similar Great Oak beauty is not known from the county.

Habitat: Woodland, parkland, gardens.

Recorded in 49 (84%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1936.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/08/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
30/07/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
25/07/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
20/07/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
18/07/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Forewing: 22-26mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak, birches, Hazel, Hawthorn and sallows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Hypomecis punctinalis
 
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