70.129 BF1863 - Dentated Pug - Geometridae - Anticollix sparsata

70.129 BF1863 - Geometridae - Anticollix sparsata - Dentated Pug

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Extinct Species

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Brown Scallop

Distribution: (First record: 1881 ) - (Last record: 1881 ) - A local and Nationally Scarce species – Believed to be extinct in Derbyshire – 1 record from 1881.

Flight Period: June / July / - A local and Nationally Scarce species – Believed to be extinct in Derbyshire – 1 record from 1881.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

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Wingspan: 20-26mm
Forewing: 11-13mm

Food Plant: Yellow Loosestrife.

Last Recorded Year: 1881

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

First Recorded Year: 1881

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