Angel Moth
Common NameAngel Moth
Scientific NameEnnomos alniaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, pale yellow
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsalder, birch, elm, oak, willow, lime
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig mimics, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon among leaves. The species overwinters as an egg.
Identification TipsKey features include the scalloped wing margins, the overall mottled grey-brown coloration, and the two prominent white rectangular marks on the outer margin of each hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a cryptic, mottled grey-brown and pale yellowish-brown pattern, featuring wavy transverse lines and distinctive white rectangular marks on the hindwing margins. Its wings have a scalloped edge.
