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Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1792 / 70.119
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2008

Similar Upper Thames Species
Brown Scallop
Philereme vetulata
Foodplant:   Buckthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread across the region, in hedgerows and scrub.

Recorded in 63 (81%) 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
30/07/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
29/07/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
29/07/2022124SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
27/07/2022222SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
22/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Philereme transversata
 
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