70.195 BF1864 – The Streak – Geometridae – Chesias legatella
The Streak – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Chesias legatella – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is widely distributed but local, where the larval food plant Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is well established. Very few records with only two during 2019-2023.
ID POINTERS – Diagnostic long, pale streak in leading half of the rounded and tapering forewing. A “tented” posture. The ground colour varies from dark brownish-grey to a lighter grey
FLIGHT PERIOD – October
IMAGES – Images by Nadine Snowshill©
