Photo © David G Green
Lace Border
Scopula ornata
Checklist Number70.021 [B&F: 1687]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Sterrhinae |
| Genus: | Scopula |
| Species: | ornata |
| Authority: | (Scopoli, 1763) |
Nationally scarce (Na) in calcareous grassland and downland, in scattered locations in southern England. In Hampshire there remains just the single record, from Abbotstone Down, North Hampshire, in June 1960. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 23-26 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Wild Thyme and Wild Marjoram.
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)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Common (SU51) | 17/08/2012 | one | Kevin Coker | Adult |
| Burgate (SU11) | 13/07/2014 | one | Liam Crowley | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotstone Down (SU53) | 25/06/1960 | one | Roy F Bretherton | Adult |
