70.273 BF1950 - Brindled White Spot - Geometridae - Parectropis similaria

70.273 BF1950 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Parectropis similaria - Brindled White Spot

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

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

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

ID pointers: A very distinctive species. Ground colour of upper wings is a straw yellow which is covered in dense dark brown flecking and speckling. The large, rather square pale patch near outer edge of forewing is diagnostic.

Distribution: (First record: 17/05/2024 at Rosliston Forest Centre ) - (Last record: 17/05/2024 at Rosliston Forest Centre ) - A new species for the county. One trapped at Rosliston Forest Centre Moth event on 17th May 2024 by Neil Ward.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 33-39mm
Forewing: 17-20mm

Food Plant: Oak (Quercus) and Birch (Betula).

Last Recorded Date: 17/05/2024

Last Recorded By: Neil Ward

Last Recorded General Area: Rosliston Forest Centre

First Recorded Date: 17/05/2024

Brindled White Spot – Parectropis similaria – Neil Ward

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