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Small Waved Umber

Horisme vitalbata

Checklist Number
70.126 [B&F: 1781]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Larentiinae
Genus:Horisme
Species:vitalbata
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common in open woodland, scrub and hedgerows throughout England. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-35 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)