Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Gem
Nycterosea obstipata

(Fabricius, 1794) 1720 / 70.047
=Orthonama obstipata

General comments:
Immigrant

Historic records are scattered across our area but are surprisingly few. This moth is not, and perhaps never has been, expected annually with us. The years 1947, 1967, 1969, 1992 may have been especially productive. More recent "good" years include 2000, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2016 and 2021.

Recorded in 23 (56%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/10/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
21/10/2023120TL41 - Sawbridgeworth / Bishop's Stortford
20/10/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
09/10/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
14/09/2023121TQ28 - Hendon / Hampstead / Camden
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
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Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: Arrive April-Nov.
Foodplant:   Various low-growing plants
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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