70.231 BF1910 – Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Apeira syringaria

70.231 BF1910  -  Geometridae -  Ennominae - Apeira syringaria - Lilac Beauty 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:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A large moth that is distinctive. Attractively marked with lilac and orange-brown shades across both upper-wing surfaces. The resting posture is diagnostic with leading edge of forewing creased.  A bold brown horizontal line runs through fore & hind wing and a row of tiny black spots on hind wing.
Distribution:  (Last record: 28/06/2024 at Cromford )  -  Resident widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the south of the county and the population is precarious with very few records. Smaller numbers further north.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  On the wing June – July – one generation Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Jane & Phil Lester, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 38-42mm
Forewing: 19-28mm
Food Plant: Honeysuckle (Lonicera), Ash and Wild Privet (Ligustrum).
Last Recorded Date: 28/06/2024
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Curbar, Derbyshire –  Jane & Phil Lester © / Belper – Dave Evans©

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