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Yellow Shell
Camptogramma bilineata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1742 / 70.059
Photo © Peter Follett,  Carlton Colville

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Cleavers and Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley's Final Catalogue: In profusion in every hedge of the County; often at light.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant.

Life history: Single-brooded. Readily disturbed from vegetation during the daytime. Less commonly recorded at light.

Identification: Unmistakeable. Very variable species in extent of yellow and darker shading.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 57 (98%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
27/09/2023125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
26/09/2023126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
25/09/2023125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
25/09/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
Further info: Camptogramma bilineata
 
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