Photo © Mike Wall
Treble-bar
Aplocera plagiata
Checklist Number70.192 [B&F: 1867]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae |
| Genus: | Aplocera |
| Species: | plagiata |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Common on calcareous grassland, heathland, moorland, woodland rides, sand-dunes and sea cliffs throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 37-43 mm. Very similar to Lesser Treble-bar A. efformata, which see. Larva feeds on St John's-wort.
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
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
