70.200 BF1883 - Yellow-barred Brindle - Geometridae - Acasis viretata

70.200 BF1883 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Acasis viretata - Yellow-barred Brindle

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

- 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: Fairly easy to identify. When fresh the moth is green but quickly fades to yellowish-green tones. Most specimens show a greyish, broad central cross-band through the forewing. This can be reduced to a number of fine wavy cross-lines. There are also a number of dashes on the veins towards the trailing edge of the forewing.

Distribution: Added to the county list in 1973. In 1983 reported as very scarce and local throughout Derbyshire. By 2006 the moth was reported as being more widespread. Seems to be established in the south and central regions of Derbyshire.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 25-29mm
Forewing: 10-14mm

Food Plant: Holly and Ivy.

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 ©

Yellow-barred Brindle – Acasis viretata