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Scotopteryx bipunctaria (Prout, 1937)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1731 / 70.043
Photo © Paul Burgess,  East Devon VC3

Similar Devon Species: None
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Bird's-foot-trefoil.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: -
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 14 (15%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/202413SY39 - South Devon
07/06/202423SY28 - South Devon
15/08/202313SY39 - South Devon
07/08/202213SY28 - South Devon
30/07/202243SY39 - South Devon
Further info: Scotopteryx bipunctaria
 
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