Clay Triple-lines
Common NameClay Triple-lines
Scientific NameIdaea trigemminata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, light brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, knotgrass, chickweed
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are slender, brownish 'looper' caterpillars that feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants and typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the small size, the pale yellowish-brown ground color, and the three prominent, wavy reddish-brown lines on the forewings.
Description
A small, pale yellowish-brown moth characterized by three distinct, wavy reddish-brown transverse lines across its forewings, with similar but fainter lines on the hindwings.
