70.060 BF1737 – Small Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Epirrhoe tristata
Small Argent & Sable – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Epirrhoe tristata – colour code •
STATUS – Last recorded 2022 – A resident species, found on the upland moors at very few locations. Its stronghold is on Beeley Moor. Flies by day and at dusk.
ID POINTERS – Similar to a small dark Common Carpet. Dark central cross band, chequered borders to wing fringes. Brownish markings to outer edge of forewing.Creamy white ground colour.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing between May – July
IMAGES – NO IMAGES