1690 Small Blood-vein, Scopula imitaria, (Hübner, 1799)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and encountered in moderate numbers at light
Habitats :
Can be found in most habitats, including woodland, grassland, scrub, gardens
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; June to September
Larval foodplants :
Not well known in the wild; Garden Privet, Honeysuckle and possibly others
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).
Wingspan details :
Forewing 13-15mm, Wingspan 26-29mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Ipswich, Suffolk (vii.2002) © N Sherman
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Hinderclay Fen, Suffolk (1.vii.2006) © A Prichard
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Ipswich, Suffolk (29.viii.2009) © A Prichard
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Ipswich, Suffolk (3.vii.2015) © Neil Sherman
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