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Aplasta ononaria (Fuessly, 1783)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1664 / 70.296
Photo © Adam Rowlands,  06/09/2023 - Aldringham

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 13-14mm
Flight: Late June-July (partial second gen late Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Common Restharrow
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Not recorded from the county in Morley's time.

Recent Suffolk Status: First recorded as an immigrant in 2003. More regular records from 2018 onwards.
Probably now resident locally along the coast with annual records from some sites. Also recorded regularly as an immigrant.

Life history: Double-brooded.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Coastal grassland and shingle habitats where the foodplant is found. As an immigrant can appear further inland. Adults come to light but can also be disturbed from the foodplant during the day.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 9 (16%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2003.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/08/2024525TM46Minsmere/Leiston
14/08/2024125TM33Bawdsey/Felixstowe
12/08/2024125TM33Bawdsey/Felixstowe
12/08/2024125TM25Wickham Market/Otley
10/08/2024225TM46Minsmere/Leiston
29/06/2024425TM46Minsmere/Leiston
24/06/2024725TM46Minsmere/Leiston
06/09/2023125TM46Minsmere/Leiston
21/08/2023125TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
20/08/2023325TM46Minsmere/Leiston
Further info: Aplasta ononaria
 
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