LEPIDOPTERA | Geometroidea

Geometridae (Geometrids) > Larentiinae > Eupiteciini

Checklist ref. 70.171

Designation: 'macro-moth'

Status: common and widely distributed, although more local in Scotland

Typical habitat: pine plantations, gardens

Larval foodplant:           mainly Scots Pine

Flight behaviour: flies from dusk and comes to light

Flight season: April - June

Note: photographed after release from garden moth-trap