70.105 BF1800 – Northern Winter Moth – Geometridae – Operophtera fagata
Northern Winter Moth – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Operophtera fagata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is locally common in Derbyshire. Found in all areas of the county, with largest populations in birch woodland.
ID POINTERS – Similar to Winter Moth but generally larger and paler with a silky appearance. Pale brownish with a darker central cross-band. Wings appear quite rounded and slightly tapered.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing between October – Late November.
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©
