70.132 BF1802  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Perizoma affinitata - Rivulet 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: The ground colour is a greyish sandy brown with a single white zig-zag shaped cross-band running straight through the forewing. Near the centre of the cross-band there is a “U” shaped indentation.
Distribution:  A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in all areas, favouring primary woodland. The highest numbers are found in the Peak District, with lower density numbers in the south of the county.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  On the wing May – July. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 24-30mm
Forewing: 12-15mm
Food Plant: Red Campion (Silene dioica).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire. – Images by Tony Davison © 
 

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