Boarmia curtaria
Common NameBoarmia curtaria
Scientific NameBoarmia curtaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsoak, birch, hawthorn, sallow
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter, and overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate cryptic patterning of grey, brown, and white, with prominent dark wavy cross-lines and a generally 'peppered' appearance, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and white wings, featuring dark wavy lines and spots that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark.
