Bold-marked Granite
Common NameBold-marked Granite
Scientific NameGnophos obfuscata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, black, brown
HabitatMoorland, heathland, rocky areas, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, bilberry, broom, gorse
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are stout and twig-like, overwintering before pupating in a cocoon among leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive granite-like mottling, often with a prominent dark central band and wavy cross-lines, which helps it blend seamlessly with rocks and lichen.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly variable, mottled wings in shades of white, pale grey, black, and brown, providing excellent camouflage against its environment.
