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Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1757 / 70.092
Photo © Ian Ellis,  30/05/2020 - Cottenham

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Forewing: 16-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Black Currant, Red Current
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 17 (46%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/06/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
07/06/2022129TL45 - Cambridge
18/07/2021129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
12/06/2020129TL45 - Cambridge
30/05/2020129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
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