70.037 BF1681 - Clay Triple-lines - Geometridae - Cyclophora linearia

70.037 BF1681 - Geometridae - Cyclophora linearia - Clay Triple-lines - (Hübner, 1799)

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: The moth gets its name from three cross-lines running through the fore and hind wings. The first brood is orange brown in colour with the central cross-line being distinctive and brownish grey. No presence of any dark bordered discal spots. The second brood is smaller, orange-pink in colour and shows the central discal spots.

Distribution: (Last record: 2024 ) - Last reported 2024. A scarce to rare species in Derbyshire. Prior to 1985 only four records. In 2009 only three records. A large count of 100+ from 5 mv light traps at Whitwell Woods 17th June 2017, is possibly the largest quantity recorded in the county. Twelve records reported between 2019 – 2024 from several locations.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing – 1st brood – May – July / 2nd brood – August to mid September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 26-33mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Beech.

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded

Clay Triple-lines – Cyclophora linearia