70.206 BF1885  -  Geometridae -  Ennominae - Abraxas sylvata - Clouded Magpie 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:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Magpie
ID pointers: Unmistakable. Similar to Magpie but lacks the bold black markings, replaced by blue/black blotches and orange brown blotches on inner edge of forewings and hind wings and at basal area of forewing.
Distribution:  (Last record: 12/07/2024 at Buxton )  -  A resident that has become scarce and uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Favours woodland areas where there are Elm Trees, principle colonies in the Limestone Dales. Dutch Elm disease is probably the cause of the decline in this species. On 24th June 2024 a total of 50 were recorded from a light trap in Via Gellia. 
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  On the wing – May – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Crepuscular   - but often seen by day Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Clive Ashton  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 35-44mm
Forewing: 18-22mm
Food Plant: Wych Elm and English Elm.
Last Recorded Date: 12/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Ian White
Last Recorded General Area: Buxton
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Via Gellia , Derbyshire – Clive Ashton ©

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