Geometridae : Larentiinae
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July Belle
Scotopteryx luridata
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Lead Belle
Scotopteryx mucronata

(Scopoli, 1763) 70.040

Not confirmed from the region and unlikely to be present. The single Oxfordshire record is very likely to be due to confusion with July Belle. Lead Belle is also rare or unknown in counties neighbouring the region and more widely in southern and southeast England.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1964.
Last Recorded in 1964.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Gorse, Broom, Petty Whin, Dyer's Greenwood.
Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
01/01/1964 to 31/12/19811VC23 - OxfordshireSP32

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