Inept Graphic
Common NameInept Graphic
Scientific NameEpirrhoe alternata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, beige, cream
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia
Host PlantsGalium (bedstraws)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various species of bedstraw (Galium). The species typically overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy banding pattern on the forewings, particularly the prominent dark central band bordered by lighter, often whitish, lines. The overall coloration is a mix of browns, tans, and creams.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with forewings patterned in alternating wavy bands of brown, beige, and whitish cream, often featuring a darker central band.
