70.287 BF1964 - The Annulet - Geometridae - Charissa obscurata

70.287 BF1964 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Geometridae - The Annulet

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Very variable in colour, with ground colour matching the soil or rocks in habitat. Markings consistent. Very scalloped fringes to fore & hind-wings. Also a very jagged central cross-line on fore & hind-wing and a “hollow” circle in central area on both wings.

Distribution: A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Seems confined to the Carboniferous Limestone areas of the county, with majority of sightings coming from the NW.

Flight Period: July / August / - July – August

Wingspan: 27-32mm
Forewing: 15-18mm

Food Plant: Heather (Calluna).

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IMAGES BELOW: Photo by kind permission of Rowan Wakefield – during the day in a limestone dale, Buxton – 08/07/2021

The Annulet – Charissa obscurata – Rowan Wakefield

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