Geometridae : Ennominae
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Photo © John Thacker,  Higher Hyde Heath, Dorset 4.6.18 Female

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Common Heath
Ematurga atomaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 70.275

Widespread but rather local in the region, on heathland, chalk downland and damp neutral grassland sites.

Recorded in 51 (65%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Heathers, vetches, clovers and trefoils
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/07/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSP40
14/07/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSP33
23/06/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP61
19/06/20223VC22 - BerkshireSU86
11/06/20223VC23 - OxfordshireSP61

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