70.221 BF1901  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Cepphis advenaria - Little Thorn Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Black -  Extinct Species        day-flying - Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae
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ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
Distribution:  (Last record: 1922 )  -  Probably extinct in Derbyshire – last recorded in 1922
Flight Period: May /  June /  Moth Activity: Diurnal  - prefers sunny days but if disturbed will fly in dull weather Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 22 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 23-26mm
Food Plant: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), but also Bramble (Rubus) and other low plants.
Last Recorded Year: 1922
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
No First Date Information Recorded

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