Maiden's Blush (Cyclophora punctaria) - Herts & Middlesex Moths

Geometridae : Sterrhinae

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Maiden's Blush

Cyclophora punctaria

(Linnaeus, 1758)

1680 / 70.036

General comments:
Widespread resident.

A numerically common moth wherever oaks grow in a woodland setting.

Recorded in 35 (85%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
17/09/2023	1	20	TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
15/09/2023	1	20	TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
11/09/2023	2	20	TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
11/09/2023	1	20	TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
11/09/2023	1	20	SP90 - Berkhamsted

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Forewing:	13-16mm.
Flight:	Two Generations. May-Jul. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak Sessile Oak and Turkey Oak
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Immature

Adult

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