70.254 BF1933 - Scarce Umber - Geometridae - Agriopis aurantiaria

70.254 BF1933 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Agriopis aurantiaria - Scarce Umber

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: Another triangular shaped geometrid that rests with wings open and flat. The ground colour is a bright orange with at least three dark brown cross-lines running through the forewing. The hind-wing is a plain straw colour. There are usually a number of obscure dark dots running along the trailing edge of the forewing. The female is wingless.

Distribution: A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Favours woodland throughout the county, especially the old oak woodlands in the south.

Flight Period: October / November / December / - On the wing October – December

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

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

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Wingspan: 27-35mm
Forewing: 17-21mm

Food Plant: Deciduous trees.

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Scarce Umber – Agriopis aurantiaria