70.270 BF1947 - Engrailed - Geometridae - Ectropis crepuscularia

70.270 BF1947 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Ectropis crepuscularia - Engrailed

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Square Spot

ID pointers: Rests with wings open and flat. Ground colour brownish-white, brown or grey-brown. The markings are darker. On the central cross-line there is a darkish mark and two dark darts along the leading edge of the forewing. The are a number of wavy cross-lines with “W” shaped markings and scalloped markings on the hind-wings in particular.

Distribution: A resident that is locally common and widespread throughout Derbyshire. It is only common in a few well wooded areas which include well established coniferous plantations.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing May – September

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - active from dusk into the night

Wingspan: 30-40mm
Forewing: 15-22mm

Food Plant: Woody plants.

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 ©