Dingy Mocha
Common NameDingy Mocha
Scientific NameCyclophora punctaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, hazel, oak
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive white discal spots on all four wings, the mottled reddish-brown and greyish-brown coloration, and the faint wavy cross-lines.
Description
A small, mottled brown moth with a reddish-brown central band on the forewings and hindwings, featuring prominent white discal spots and faint wavy cross-lines.
