Frosted Yellow
Common NameFrosted Yellow
Scientific NameHeliomata glarearia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorscream, brown, black
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, chalk downs
Geographic RangeEurope, Central Asia
Host PlantsPotentilla, Helianthemum
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on species of Potentilla and Helianthemum. It typically has one generation per year, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsIdentified by its unique mottled wing pattern of pale and dark markings, its small size, and its diurnal flight habit in dry, open habitats.
Description
A small, day-flying moth with a distinctive mottled pattern of pale cream or yellowish-white and dark brown to blackish markings across its wings, giving it a frosted appearance.
