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Small Seraphim
Pterapherapteryx sexalata (Retzius, 1783)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1882 / 70.199
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2014

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Sallows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Patchily distributed across the region (as elsewhere within its range), in damp habitats.

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
10/08/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
03/08/2022+22SU77 - Reading
29/07/2022224SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
29/07/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
27/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
Further info: Pterapherapteryx sexalata
 
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