Dark Umber
Image: Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK (CC BY 2.0)
Common NameDark Umber
Scientific NamePhilereme transversata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, and areas with its host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsBuckthorn (Rhamnus species)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on Buckthorn species, and the moth overwinters in the egg stage. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking orange hindwings with a dark central band and border, contrasting sharply with the complex banded brown and cream forewings.
Description
This medium-sized moth features broad, rounded wings. Its forewings display mottled brown and cream patterns with distinct dark transverse bands, while the hindwings are a vibrant orange with a prominent dark central band and border.
