70.206 BF1885 – Clouded Magpie – Geometridae – Abraxas sylvata
Clouded Magpie – Geometridae – Ennominae – Abraxas sylvata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Favours woodland areas where there are Elm Trees, principle colonies in the Limestone Dales
ID POINTERS – Unmistakable. Similar to Magpie but lacks the bold black markings, replaced by blue/black blotches and orange brown blotches on inner edge of forewings and hind wings and at basal area of forewing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – May – July
IMAGES – Catton Estate, Derbyshire – 3.7.14
Clouded Magpie
