70.026 BF1694 - Smoky Wave - Geometridae - Scopula ternata

70.026 BF1694 - Geometridae - Sterrhinae - Scopula ternata - Smoky Wave

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: This Scopula species doesn’t show any black spots in the wings, only a powdery speckling. The wavy crosslines vary in intensity of colour.

Distribution: (Last record: 21/07/2024 at Glossop ) - Fairly common locally on the upland areas of north Derbyshire

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing – June – July. One generation can be disturbed by day

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

*** Last updated on 6 April 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 20-29mm
Forewing: 12-15mm

Food Plant: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and Heather (Calluna).

Last Recorded Date: 21/07/2024

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By - Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area - Glossop

Scopula ternata

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