70.127 BF1782 - The Fern - Geometridae - Horisme tersata

70.127 BF1782 - Geometridae - Horisme tersata - The Fern

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

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

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Other Name/s: Fern Moth

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Cryptic Fern

Distribution: (Last record: 22/07/2007 ) - Very rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire – probably only known from one locality.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing June – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Photographed: No - Photographed By: Not Recorded

*** Last updated on 22 March 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 31-36mm
Forewing: 14-18mm

Food Plant: Traveller’s Joy

Last Recorded Date: 22/07/2007

Last Recorded By: Graham Finch

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded

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