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Jersey Mocha
Cyclophora ruficiliaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1678a / 70.034
Photo © Ben Sale,  Roughdown Common, Hertfordshire (07/09/16)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
False Mocha
Cyclophora porata
Blair's Mocha
Cyclophora puppillaria
Forewing: 12-16mm
Flight: Two Gens. April - June, July - September
Foodplant:   Oak
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Not Assessed / Immigrant
Former Status: Rare Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

General comments:
Vagrant / immigrant.

Recorded once from Roughdown Common at Hemel Hempstead (Herts) on 7 September 2016, from Harefield (Middlesex) on 24th July 2022 and at the nearby Maple Lodge NR (Herts) a few days later on 29th July 2022. This is a primary immigrant that has started to visit Britain with increasing frequency. In many cases, examination of male genitalia may prove desirable to prove a record (males have feathery antennae rendering their selection easy).

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (7%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2016.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
21/08/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
29/07/2022120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
24/07/2022121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
07/09/2016120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
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