Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.047 (BF1720) Gem Nycterosea obstipata (=Orthonama), (Fabricius, 1794)

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General Information

The forewing of male of this species is orange-brown with a narrow, irregular, sometimes broken, dark central cross-band and a rather ill-defined dark streak at the wing tip. That of female has a similar pattern, but is deep brown with a small, black, white-ringed central dot and sometimes very fine, wavy whitish cross-lines. There is only minor variation.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Flying: Arriving April-November
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Warm, sunny places.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2