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Satin Beauty
Deileptenia ribeata (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1940 / 70.264
Photo © Ian Esland,  Whitchurch Hill 2017

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Willow Beauty
Peribatodes rhomboidaria
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Alcis repandata
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Norway Spruce, Larch, Douglas Fir
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Fairly widespread in the region, although somewhat local, in woodland. Probably increasing, in line with the national trend.

Recorded in 43 (55%) 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
23/07/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
19/07/2022623SU68 - Wallingford / Woodcote
16/07/2022124SP64 - Silverstone
16/07/2022+24SP73 - Buckingham (E), College Wood
09/07/2022+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
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