70.004 Idaea rusticata (Least Carpet)
fw: 9-11mm; May-Aug, partial 2nd generation Sep-Oct (Nov); ivy (Hedera spp), traveller's joy (Clematis vitalba) and others; common in SE England
ID: Characterised by the blackish, somewhat iridescent, median fascia and forewing base. The intensity of blackish colouring is somewhat variable.
§1 Westcliff-on-sea, Essex; 21/06/2007
§2 Foulness, Essex; 22/07/2007
§3 Westcliff-on-sea, Essex; 02/07/2010
§4 Westcliff-on-sea, Essex; 20/06/2011; male
§5 Westcliff-on-sea. Essex; 01/07/2015; female; fw 8.5mm; to light
§6 Foulness, Essex; 21/07/2018; female; fw 8.4mm
§7 Westcliff-on-sea. Essex; 08/11/2020; male; fw 8.5mm; to light
§8 Foulness, Essex; 20/06/2020
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§2 Foulness, Essex; 22/07/2007
§3 Westcliff-on-sea, Essex; 02/07/2010
§4 Westcliff-on-sea, Essex; 20/06/2011; male
§5 Westcliff-on-sea. Essex; 01/07/2015; female; fw 8.5mm; to light
§6 Foulness, Essex; 21/07/2018; female; fw 8.4mm
§7 Westcliff-on-sea. Essex; 08/11/2020; male; fw 8.5mm; to light
§8 Foulness, Essex; 20/06/2020
All images © Chris Lewis
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