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 -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

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: 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

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

Food Plant: Traveller’s Joy

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Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

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