Forked Chiasmia
Common NameForked Chiasmia
Scientific NameChiasmia clathrata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, dark brown
HabitatOpen grassy areas, meadows, heathland, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, lucerne, sainfoin
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white stripes, feeding on various legumes. They pupate in the soil, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its unique and prominent latticed pattern of dark lines on a pale background, which is consistent across its wings.
Description
A small moth with cream or yellowish wings distinctly marked with a network of dark brown lines, creating a prominent latticed pattern across both forewings and hindwings.
