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Mullein Wave
Scopula marginepunctata

(Goeze, 1781) 1689 / 70.023
Photo © Dave Williamson,  Clarach-Borth, Ceredigion, Wales

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Yorkshire Status: Rare and very local migrant/wanderer.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: This has only been recorded once in Yorkshire, caught by B. R. Spence in the Rothamsted Insect Survey trap (trap 131) operated at Spurn (VC61) on 16th August 1972 (BRS). Most frequent in the south of England, there are scattered colonies all around Britain. These are mainly on the coast except in the area of London and the Home Counties (Skinner, 1984).

2012 (CHF): There has been a handful of further records mostly along the coast with three recorded at Spurn in 2003.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (3%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1972.
Last Recorded in 2019.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: Two Generations. June - July, August - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining Species (BAP R)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/07/2019261TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
11/06/2017161TA31 - Skeffling / Easington
09/06/2017161TA31 - Skeffling / Easington
21/07/2006161TA27 - Flamborough Head (North)
05/09/2003161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
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