70.101 BF1775  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Colostygia multistrigaria - Mottled Grey Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers:  A spring time species, delicately marked and exhibits a series of greyish cross-lines and bands and chequered veins. These markings distinguish the species from any other spring flying moth.
Distribution:  A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed and abundant in some parts of Derbyshire. Highest numbers seem to be located in the Peak District, especially on the gritstone moors. It is absent from the southern areas of the county.
Flight Period: March /  April /  -  On the wing between March – April. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Jane & Phil Lester  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 26-31mm
Forewing: 13-17mm
Food Plant: Lady’s Bedstraw & other Bedstraws.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Curbar, North Derbyshire – Image by Jane and Phil Lester © 

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