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Mottled Umber
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1935 / 70.256
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2016

Similar Upper Thames Species
Spring Usher
Agriopis leucophaearia
Scarce Umber
Agriopis aurantiaria
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

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

Recorded in 61 (78%) 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
31/12/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
30/12/2022323SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
30/12/2022324SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
30/12/2022424SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
28/12/2022122SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
Further info: Erannis defoliaria
 
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