70.231 BF1910 – Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Apeira syringaria
Lilac Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Apeira syringaria – colour code •
STATUS – Resident widely distributed but generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Restricted to the south of the county and the population is precarious with very few records. Smaller numbers further north.
ID POINTERS – A large moth that is distinctive. Attractively marked with lilac and orange-brown shades across both upper-wing surfaces. The resting posture is diagnostic with leading edge of forewing creased. A bold brown horizontal line runs through fore & hind wing and a row of tiny black spots on hind wing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – July
IMAGES – Curbar, Derbyshire – Jane & Phil Lester©
Lilac Beauty
