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Peppered Moth
Biston betularia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1931 / 70.252
Photo © Howard Slatter,  Trumpington 17 Jun 2009

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Oak Beauty
Biston strataria
Forewing: 22-28mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   many small plants, trees and shrubs.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 28 (76%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
16/07/2023229TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
09/07/2023+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
08/07/2023229TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
08/07/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
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