70.015 BF1712 - Small Scallop - Geometridae - Idaea emarginata

70.015 BF1712 - Geometridae - Idaea emarginata - Small Scallop

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

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Fairly distinctive looking moth. Scalloped trailing edges to the wings and overall golden brown ground colour, with two dark-brown wavy cross-lines running through both wings.

Distribution: (Last record: 22/07/2019 at Long Eaton ) - A resident in Derbyshire, that is scarce and very locally distributed through the Trent Valley area. Very few records.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing – July – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - but can be disturbed during the day

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

Wingspan: 22-25mm
Forewing: 11-13mm

Food Plant: Bedstraws and Field Bindweed.

Last Recorded Date: 22/07/2019

Last Recorded By: Marion Bryce

Last Recorded General Area: Long Eaton

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: No images

no images were found