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July Belle
Scotopteryx luridata (Fabricius, 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1734 / 70.041
Photo © David Sumner,  Combe Heath, Honiton. 8th June 2022.

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Lead Belle
Scotopteryx mucronata
Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Gorse, Petty Whin, Dyer's Greenweed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 54 (57%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/07/202313SX56 - South Devon
07/07/202323SX67 - South Devon
07/07/202313SX77 - South Devon
28/06/202313SX65 - South Devon
28/06/202323SX77 - South Devon
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