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Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1792 / 70.119
Photo © Alan Garner,  Blunham 24/06/2020

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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Buckthorn.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 July to 10 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
16/08/2023130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
14/08/2023130SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine
07/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/07/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
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