Photo © Charlie Streets
Spinach
Eulithis mellinata
Checklist Number70.092 [B&F: 1757]
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: | Eulithis |
| Species: | mellinata |
| Authority: | (Fabricius, 1787) |
Common in woodland, gardens and allotments throughout lowland Britain, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but much less common than formerly. Wingspan 33-38 mm. The main confusion species is Barred Straw E. pyraliata, which see. Larva feeds on Black and Red Currant, over-wintering as an egg.
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)
