Blood-veined Moth
Common NameBlood-veined Moth
Scientific NameMimomiza cruentaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, willow, birch, oak, sallow
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe moth overwinters as a pupa. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged as twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright yellow or orange base color combined with the distinctive reddish-brown cross-line that runs continuously across both sets of wings when at rest, and the small black discal spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright yellow to orange-yellow wings, featuring a prominent reddish-brown or blood-red cross-line across both forewings and hindwings, often with darker speckling and a marginal band.
