Brown evening moth
Common NameBrown evening moth
Scientific NameHypomecis umbrosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, heather, bilberry
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig-like and camouflaged, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as pupae in the soil or leaf litter, emerging as adults in summer.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown cryptic patterning, wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings, and the distinctly scalloped wing margins. Its overall 'twig-like' appearance when at rest is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, scalloped wings featuring a mottled pattern of various brown shades, including darker wavy bands and a distinct discal spot on the forewings.
