70.200 BF1883 – Yellow-barred Brindle – Geometridae – Acasis viretata
Yellow-barred Brindle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Acasis viretata – colour code •
STATUS – Added to the county list in 1973. In 1983 reported as very scarce and local throughout Derbyshire. By 2006 the moth was reported as being more widespread. Seems to be established in the south and central regions of Derbyshire.
ID POINTERS – Fairly easy to identify. When fresh the moth is green but quickly fades to yellowish-green tones. Most specimens show a greyish, broad central cross-band through the forewing. This can be reduced to a number of fine wavy cross-lines. There are also a number of dashes on the veins towards the trailing edge of the forewing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – May – June and July – September
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Yellow-barred Brindle
