70.036 BF1680 - Maiden's Blush - Geometridae - Cyclophora punctaria

70.036 BF1680 - Geometridae - Cyclophora punctaria - Maiden's Blush - (Linnaeus, 1758)

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The moth gets its name from the reddish blush that is sometimes present in the central area of the forewing. The forewing is covered in small spot like freckles and lacks any circular spots in the centre of the fore and hind wings. The combination of these two features help to eliminate other mochas. The red cross line is obvious and runs through both fore and hind wings.

Distribution: (Last record: 2024 ) - A resident, but one that is now rare to scarce and localised in Derbyshire. Appears to be declining and there are now only isolated populations in the county.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing – mid-May to late September. Two generations

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 18-25mm
Forewing: 13-16mm

Food Plant: Oak leaves.

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded