Hypoxystis pluviaria
Common NameHypoxystis pluviaria
Scientific NameHypoxystis pluviaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale cream, light brown, dark brown speckles
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeCentral and Eastern Europe, parts of Russia
Host PlantsPrunus, Crataegus, Betula, Salix, Populus, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil. Adults are univoltine, emerging in late spring to early summer.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, speckled appearance and the characteristic faint wavy lines across the wings. The delicate build and typical geometer moth resting posture (wings spread flat) are also indicative.
Description
A small to medium-sized geometer moth with pale cream to light brown wings, finely speckled with darker scales. Its wings feature faint, wavy transverse lines, particularly noticeable on the forewings.
