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Early Moth
Theria primaria (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1960 / 70.282
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 28.3.22 Topside and underside (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Sloe Carpet
Aleucis distinctata
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland, hedgerows and scrub.

Recorded in 55 (71%) 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
28/03/2022122SU48 - Wantage (E) / Harwell
19/02/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
19/02/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
17/02/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
14/02/2022124SP83 - Milton Keynes
Further info: Theria primaria
 
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