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Dentated Pug
Anticollix sparsata (Treitschke, 1828)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1863 / 70.129
Photo © Malcolm Hillier,  Sawston, Cambs 22/6/22

Similar Upper Thames Species
Brown Scallop
Philereme vetulata
Foodplant:   Yellow Loosestrife
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Very rare in the region. Last recorded in 1997 but elusive and could be present. Inhabits marshy habitats.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 5 (6%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2015.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/2015122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
18/06/1997122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
24/08/1991123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
31/08/1990+22SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
15/06/1990123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
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