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Pale Brindled Beauty
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1926 / 70.247
Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 21/01/2011

Similar Upper Thames Species
Small Brindled Beauty
Apocheima hispidaria
Brindled Beauty
Lycia hirtaria
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common across the region in woodland and other habitats.

Recorded in 57 (73%) 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
19/12/2022224SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
11/05/2022+24SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
06/05/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
02/05/2022123SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
25/03/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
Further info: Phigalia pilosaria
 
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