70.248 BF1927 - Brindled Beauty - Geometridae - Lycia hirtaria

70.248 BF1927 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Lycia hirtaria - Brindled Beauty

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

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: A heavy set and furry moth. Thick thorax and broader wings help to eliminate Pale Brindled Beauty. Heavy blackish cross-lines on the forewing and wings are heavily scaled. Overall grey, silver and gold coloured patterning.

Distribution: This species is locally common in lowland areas but widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The first record for the county was as recent as 1962. Since then the moth has rapidly expanded its range.

Flight Period: March / April / May / - On the wing March – May

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 35-45mm
Forewing: 19-23mm

Food Plant: Range of deciduous trees.

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 ©

Brindled Beauty – Lycia hirtaria