70.202 BF1881 - Early Tooth-striped - Geometridae - Trichopteryx carpinata

70.202 BF1881 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Trichopteryx carpinata - Early Tooth-striped

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- 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: A fairly obvious spring flying moth, despite being very variable. The wing is broad and rounded giving it a distinctive appearance. The colour of the wing can vary from greenish to yellowish tones but is usually greyish. The cross bands are usually faint and pale but can be boldly marked as in form fasciata.

Distribution: A woodland species only added to the county list in 1990. Now regarded as a common moth in Derbyshire woodlands.

Flight Period: April / May / - On the wing – April – May

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 30-34mm
Forewing: 13-18mm

Food Plant: Honeysuckle, Willow and Birch.

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

Early Tooth-striped – Trichopteryx carpinata