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Chimney Sweeper
Odezia atrata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1870 / 70.130
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Steeple Claydon 2016

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Pignut, on the flowers and seeds
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Local overall but quite widespread in the north of the region but very local elsewhere. Inhabits unimproved, dry grassland.

Recorded in 30 (38%) 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
03/07/2022124SP91 - Pitstone, Ivinghoe Hills
19/06/2022823SP34 - Hornton / Balscote
16/06/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
16/06/2022924SP73 - Buckingham (E), College Wood
16/06/20221424SP73 - Buckingham (E), College Wood
Further info: Odezia atrata
 
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