70.040 BF173 – Lead Belle – Geometridae – Scotopteryx mucronata
Lead Belle – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Scotopteryx mucronata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species, scarce and uncommon in Derbyshire
ID POINTERS – Confusion species is the July Belle and sometimes the two species are indistinguishable. One of the best ID features is the shape and position of the discal spot – small and rounded in the July Belle (luridata) and “Tear Drop” shaped in the Lead Belle (mucronata). Although this character is not always helpful, it is a good guider, along with flight period.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – June
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