Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Chimney Sweeper
Odezia atrata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1870 / 70.130

General comments:
Very local resident.

This day-flying moth is a characteristic species of undisturbed meadows, as is its foodplant (Pignut Conopodium majus) and is likely to be found wherever the latter is established. Regrettably, however, such sites are now rather scarce in the two counties. Records clearly form two distinct and separate clusters. One is centred on the old grasslands prevalent in the area affected by Enfield, Barnet and Totteridge, primarily in Middlesex, with the most important populations centred upon the general area of Trent Park. The second cluster is looser and affects the few remaining grassland habitats from Knebworth to Tring in the west of Hertfordshire

Recorded in 15 (37%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/06/20241021TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
02/06/2024220TL22 - Stevenage
13/06/2023120TL22 - Stevenage
20/06/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
13/06/2022121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
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Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: June to July
Foodplant:   Pignut, on the flowers and seeds
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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