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Small Blood-vein
Scopula imitaria (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1690 / 70.024
Photo © Rhianna Wren,  20/06/2023 - Lowestoft

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Blood-vein
Timandra comae
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: Two generations. June-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Garden Privet, Honeysuckle.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Of such general occurrence that localities are superfluous. Especially noticed about Henley and Coddenham in 1899 (Sparke); always common at Monks Soham light in August (Mly).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double brooded.

Identification: Blood vein is much larger.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
20/09/2024126TL78Brandon/Lakenheath
19/09/2024125TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
18/09/2024125TM25Wickham Market/Otley
14/09/2024125TM13Brantham/Holbrook
08/09/2024125TM04Hadleigh
07/09/2024125TM57Southwold
07/09/2024125TM25Wickham Market/Otley
06/09/2024125TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
06/09/2024125TM13Brantham/Holbrook
06/09/2024125TM57Southwold
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