Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © Ben Sale,  Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire (01/07/15)

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Spinach
Eulithis mellinata
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Barred Straw
Gandaritis pyraliata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1758 / 70.093
=Eulithis pyraliata

General comments:
Widespread resident.

The Barred Straw is a familiar site at moth traps across the two counties, but it avoids "London Proper" - the stray map dot in that area represents the light trap at London Zoo, on the north edge of the Regent's Park where it was evidently a resident in 2013. Care should be taken by newcomers to the study of moths not to confuse it with the far less common Spinach.

Recorded in 33 (80%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
26/06/2024220TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
24/06/2024320TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
22/06/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
21/06/2024320TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Cleavers and Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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