70.105 BF1800 - Northern Winter Moth - Geometridae - Operophtera fagata

70.105 BF1800 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Operophtera fagata - Northern Winter Moth

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

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- 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: Winter Moth

ID pointers: Similar to Winter Moth but generally larger and paler with a silky appearance. Pale brownish with a darker central cross-band. Wings appear quite rounded and slightly tapered.

Distribution: A resident that is locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county, with largest populations in birch woodland.

Flight Period: October / November / - On the wing between October – Late November.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 32-40mm
Forewing: 14-18mm

Food Plant: Apple, Birch and Alder.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.