70.251 BF1930 – Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Biston strataria
Oak Beauty – Geometridae – Ennominae – Biston strataria – colour code •
STATUS – A resident but generally uncommon moth, with a localised distribution in Derbyshire. Prefers old woodland in the south of the county.
ID POINTERS – A reasonably diagnostic spring moth. Not likely to be confused with any other moth flying at this time. A large triangular shaped species that rests with wings open and flat. The colour is variable. Males have feathered antennae and females are usually whiter in colour. The cross-bands are broad and edged with irregular jagged black lines.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing February – April
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
