70.195 BF1864 - The Streak - Geometridae - Chesias legatella

70.195 BF1864 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Chesias legatella - The Streak

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Diagnostic long, pale streak in leading half of the rounded and tapering forewing. A “tented” posture. The ground colour varies from dark brownish-grey to a lighter grey.

Distribution: (Last record: October 2023 ) - A resident may be widely distributed but local, where the larval food plant Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is well established. Very few records with only two during 2019-2023.

Flight Period: October / - October

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

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

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Wingspan: 30-35mm
Forewing: 17-19mm

Food Plant: Broom.

Last Recorded Year: October 2023

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded