70.141 BF1862 - Double-striped Pug - Geometridae - Gymnoscelis rufifasciata

70.141 BF1862 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Gymnoscelis rufifasciata - Double-striped Pug

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

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- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: The size varies with late emergence, being very small. Some specimens can be intensely marked with striking reddish-brown markings near the edges of otherwise brownish-whitish forewings. There are also two fine whitish cross-bands edged in black running through the forewing, which give this moth its name.

Distribution: A resident species that is locally distributed and generally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. Seems to be well established in the south of the county.

Flight Period: April / May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing April – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - but can be disturbed during the day

Wingspan: 15-19mm
Forewing: 8-10mm

Food Plant: Gorse and Holly

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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