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Blood-Vein

Timandra comae

Checklist Number
70.029 [B&F: 1682]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Sterrhinae
Genus:Timandra
Species:comae
Authority:Schmidt, 1931

Common in marshes, river-banks, water meadows and gardens throughout England and Wales, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 30-34 mm. Larva feeds on Orache, Common Sorrel, Sheep's Sorrel, Knotgrass and Dock.

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
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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)