70.085 BF1765 - Barred Yellow - Geometridae - Cidaria fulvata

70.085 BF1765 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Cidaria fulvata - Barred Yellow

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: An unmistakeable moth. Bright yellow with a strong coppery brown central cross-band on the forewing and large creamy blotches at the wing tip.

Distribution: A resident species that is not common but widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Found mainly in southern and eastern areas of the county. Rather scarce in the north.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing between July – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 20-25mm
Forewing: 12-14mm

Food Plant: Dog Rose

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Barred Yellow – Cidaria fulvata