70.138 BF1808  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Perizoma flavofasciata - Sandy Carpet Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A distinctive species. The sandy brown cross-bands and white zig-zag lines across the forewing are diagnostic.
Distribution:  A resident that is local and can be common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is more frequent in the lowland areas of the county, being scarce further north in the Peak District.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing May – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   - active from dusk into the night Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Forewing: 11-14mm Food Plant: Red Campion
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IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © 

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