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Scallop Shell
Rheumaptera undulata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1789 / 70.121
Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 10/07/2010

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Sallows, Aspen, Bilberry
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread across the region but quite local. Inhabits damp woodland.

Recorded in 42 (54%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/07/2022122SU76 - Shinfield / Finchampstead
08/07/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
06/07/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
06/07/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
28/06/2022324SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
Further info: Rheumaptera undulata
 
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