70.224 BF1904 - Scorched Wing - Geometridae - Plagodis dolabraria

70.224 BF1904 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Plagodis dolabraria - Scorched Wing

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: When at rest the tip of the abdomen is curled upwards. This attractive moth is really unmistakable. The moth gets its name from the appearance of scorched markings on the corners of the hind wings and along the trailing edge of the forewing. There are also many fine cross-lines running through the forewing creating a bark-like appearance to the wing pattern.

Distribution: A very attractive species but is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most populations are found in the woods of the south and east of the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - adults are attracted to sugar, but only usually the males to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 28-32mm
Forewing: 16-19mm

Food Plant: Oak (Quercus), Birch (Betula) and Sallow (Salix).

Last Recorded By - Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area - Not Recorded