70.284 BF1962  -  Geometridae -  Ennominae - Hylaea fasciaria - Barred Red 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: In its red form it is unmistakable.
Distribution:  (Last record: 24/07/2024 at Froggatt , Hope Valley )  -  A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. It is recorded in very few numbers despite large areas of suitable habitat. Only three reports in 2024.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing June – September – usually one generation. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 27-40mm
Forewing: 17-21mm
Food Plant: Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Norway Spruce (Picea abies).
Last Recorded Date: 24/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Bryan Barnacle
Last Recorded General Area: Froggatt , Hope Valley
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Robin Wood, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison © 

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