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May Highflyer
Hydriomena impluviata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1778 / 70.075
Photo © Mark Nowers,  Stutton, 3 May 2020

Similar Suffolk Species
July Highflyer
Hydriomena furcata
Ruddy Highflyer
Hydriomena ruberata
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Alder.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley's Final Catalogue: By no means common, though perhaps wide spread. Very rarely seen around Ipswich, bred on 2 May 1893 and 14 March 1900 (Mly); Playford (Gr, Ent. Wk. Int. ii, 1857, 11); recently at Gorleston (Mr), Fritton and Belton (Wiltshire).

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: July highflyer flies later in the year and lacks the 3 black lines at the tip of the forewing. Ruddy highflyer is rarely greenish, tending to be greyer or more reddish.

Habitat: Carr woodlands and other wet habitats.

Recorded in 44 (76%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/07/2023+25TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
07/07/2023125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
02/07/2023625TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
27/06/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
27/06/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
Further info: Hydriomena impluviata
 
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