70.256 BF1935  -  Geometridae -  Ennominae - Erannis defoliaria - Mottled Umber Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  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 triangular shaped autumn flying moth, that rests with wings open and flat. The moth is variable in colour but has several distinguishing features. A black spot in the centre forewing close to the leading edge. A broad central cross-band edged with an irregular shaped black line either side. A pale panel to the trailing edge of the forewing. The forewing ranges from orange-brown to off white. Female is flightless.
Distribution:  A resident species in Derbyshire that is common and widely distributed. Favours woodland and hedgerows in all areas of the county.
Flight Period: October /  November /  -  On the wing October – December Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 30-40mm
Forewing: 18-25mm
Food Plant: Broadleaved trees.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Foremark Reservoir, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison ©  /  Longdendale – Christian Heintzen ©

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