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Plagodis dolabraria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1904 / 70.224
Photo © Neil Sherman,  Purdis Farm, Ipswich. June 2015.

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Oaks and birches.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley's Final Catalogue: Now much rarer than in last century, when it was known at Bentley, Ipswich, Brandeston, Stowmarket, Woolpit, Hardwick and West Stow, as well as at Beccles. The last fifty years have shown single examples at Bentley in 1895 (Pyett); Belstead and Copdock (Hkg); Barton Mills, beaten bushes on 18 June 1901 (Mly); Lowestoft (Campbell-Taylor); and sitting on a Barsham tree-trunk on 31 May 1934 (Trans. ii, 292). One bred in April 1935 from autumn larva in Waldringfield garden (Wlr); and one at Reydon (Baker). Henham and Holton at light (Btn), Cavenham (Gd), Fritton (Mr).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae have been found on Oak in Suffolk.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland, scrubby areas, gardens.

Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/07/2023+25TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
08/07/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
07/07/2023225TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
06/07/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
02/07/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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