70.226 BF1906 – Brimstone Moth – Geometridae – Opisthograptis luteolata
Brimstone Moth – Geometridae – Ennominae – Opisthograptis luteolata – colour code •
STATUS – Resident, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Largest populations are found in suburban areas.
ID POINTERS – A bright lemon yellow coloured moth, with chestnut blotches along the leading edge of the forewing, making this an unmistakable species. Also a small white crescent shaped dash, edged in brown, in the central area of the leading edge of the forewing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing April – October.
IMAGES – Melbourne, South Derbyshire and Curbar, North Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison (Melbourne) & Jane & Phil Lester (Curbar)©
Brimstone Moth