70.224 BF1904 – Scorched Wing – Geometridae – Plagodis dolabraria
Scorched Wing – Geometriae – Ennominae – Plagodis dolabraria – colour code •
STATUS – A very attractive species but is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most populations are found in the woods of the south and east of the county.
ID POINTERS – When at rest the tip of the abdomen is curled upwards. This attractive moth is really unmistakable. The moth gets its name from the appearance of scorched markings on the corners of the hind wings and along the trailing edge of the forewing. There are also many fine cross-lines running through the forewing creating a bark-like appearance to the wing pattern.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – June
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Scorched Wing
