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-1906
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