Blomer's Rivulet
Common NameBlomer's Rivulet
Scientific NameDisclisioprocta stellata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorswhite, grey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas with Clematis
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsClematis vitalba, other Clematis species
Flight PeriodMay to June, and July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Clematis leaves, pupating in a cocoon on the ground or among leaf litter. The species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled whitish-grey and brown forewings with a characteristic dark brown patch near the tornus and a zigzag subterminal line. The overall pattern is quite distinctive among small geometrids.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled whitish-grey and brown forewings, featuring distinct dark brown or blackish bands and a prominent dark patch near the tornus.
