70.112 BF1874 - Dingy Shell - Geometridae - Euchoeca nebulata

70.112 BF1874 - Geometridae - Euchoeca nebulata - Dingy Shell

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

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 small sandy brown, orange-cream moth that very rarely opens its wings. The underwings have very fine and faint darker cross-lines, creamy-brown chequered fringes and a small projection on the leading edge of the hindwing.

Distribution: (Last record: 2024 ) - A resident species that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It seems to be getting very scarce due to loss of Alder Carr habitat.

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

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

Wingspan: 23-25mm
Forewing: 9-12mm

Food Plant: Alder.

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded

Dingy Shell – Euchoeca nebulata