70.226 BF1906 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Opisthograptis luteolata - Brimstone Moth
Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A bright lemon yellow coloured moth, with chestnut blotches along the leading edge of the forewing, making this an unmistakable species. Also a small white crescent shaped dash, edged in brown, in the central area of the leading edge of the forewing.
Distribution: Resident, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest populations are found in suburban areas.
Flight Period: April / May / June / July / August / September / October / - On the wing April – October.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - sometimes flies during the day and is attracted to light.
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison, Jane & Phil Lester © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 32-37mm
Forewing: 14-21mm
Food Plant: Hawthorn (Crataegus) and Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, South Derbyshire and Curbar, North Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © (Melbourne) & Jane & Phil Lester (Curbar) ©
Brimstone Moth - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
Brimstone Moth - Melbourne - Tony Davison©