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Species Account for Scotopteryx bipunctaria

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Scotopteryx bipunctaria  ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 70.043 Evidence needed
Chalk Carpet
Lepidoptera: macromoths: Geometridae

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Taxonomic group: larger moths (Lepidoptera: macromoths) - County data

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Verification Grade: Adult:
Adult: Very scarce / difficult species, voucher specimen may be required


Status: Section 41 Priority Species

Essex RDB: Listed
Records: 5
First Record: 1986
Latest Record: 2016

1992-on hectads: 3
Pre-1992 hectads: 1
Total hectads: 3

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