Geometridae: Sterrhinae

70.037 (BF1681) Clay Triple-lines Cyclophora linearia, (Hübner, [1799])

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General Information

Second brood individuals are often different to those of the first and closely resemble Maiden's Blush.

 

Overwinters as a pupa attached to a leaf or stem.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: One/two generations, late May-early July and mid August-mid October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Usually mature beech woods, but also hedgerow trees, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Blair's Mocha Cyclophora puppillaria
Maiden's Blush Cyclophora punctaria

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
grey, blue, red, white, brown, green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2