70.123 BF1790  -  Geometridae - Triphosa dubitata - The Tissue Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae Other Name/s: Tissue Moth ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: The forewing is very broad and rounded, brown or greyish brown in colour. The moth can be very delicately marked and marbled with pink. There are usually two dark central cross bands and both wings are scalloped along the outer edges.
Distribution:  (Last record: 2024 )  -  A resident that is widely distributed and locally common in north-west Derbyshire. Mainly recorded, from a number of well known tunnels, during winter months when the moth is hibernating. Few records from light traps.
Flight Period: April /  May /  August /  September /  -  On the wing between April – May and August – September – Hibernates Moth Activity: Nocturnal  - More frequently found during hibernation Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Steve Orridge  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 38-48mm
Forewing: 19-22mm
Food Plant: Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
No First Date Information Recorded

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