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Waved Umber
Menophra abruptaria (Thunberg, 1792)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1936 / 70.257
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 17/05/2022

Similar Upper Thames Species
Small Waved Umber
Horisme vitalbata
Foodplant:   Garden Privet, Lilac and Jasmine
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

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

Recorded in 68 (87%) 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
17/06/2022124SP64 - Silverstone
11/06/2022122SU77 - Reading
06/06/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
27/05/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
26/05/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Menophra abruptaria
 
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