70.074 BF1777 - July Highflyer - Geometridae - Hydriomena furcata

70.074 BF1777 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Hydriomena furcata - July Highflyer

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

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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: Very variable both in colour and size. The “Highfliers” have a distinctive “shoulder” appearance to the wings at rest. There is a small diagonal streak at wing tip. `the forewing is intricately patterned in variable colours, usually a combination of green and black; yellow and brown; orange and brown.

Distribution: A resident species that is locally uncommon and widely distributed in the county. Highest numbers seem to be located on the gritstone moors. The attractively patterned green and black specimens tend to be found amongst sallow carr in the lowland areas of the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

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

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Wingspan: 23-30mm
Forewing: 14-18mm

Food Plant: Hazel, Sallows, Willows.

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