Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.041 (BF1734) July Belle Scotopteryx luridata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

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General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Petty Whin (Genista anglica), Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Downland and commons.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Lead Belle Scotopteryx mucronata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2