70.119 BF1792 - Dark Umber - Geometridae - Philereme transversata

70.119 BF1792 - Geometridae - Philereme transversata - Dark Umber

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Usually a dark brown as the name suggests but can be in varying degrees of contrast. Hindwing is scalloped. Intricately marked with many cross-lines and a darker central cross-band bordered white

Distribution: Uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Primarily found in the Carboniferous Limestone Dales.

Flight Period: July / - On the wing – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 29-37mm
Forewing: 17-20mm

Food Plant: Buckthorn.

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Dark Umber – Philereme transversata – Doug Aston

Dark Umber – Clive Ashton

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