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1664 Rest Harrow (Aplasta ononaria) (Fuessly, 1783) - (Geometridae / Geometrinae)


Status: RDB3
Notes: Endangered, Kent, predominantly coastal, appearing as a migrant on the south coast of Britain. Wingspan 26-31mm. Nocturnal, may fly during the day; late June to July and late August to September, final (partial) generation in the south only. Frequents calcerous grassland, sand-dunes and sand-hills; 0-50m. Larva August to early June. Larva feeds on Common Restharrow.

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