Inverness Twitcher
Common NameInverness Twitcher
Scientific NameEpirrhoe alternata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, pale grey
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, gardens, heaths
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsGalium species, Hedge Bedstraw, Lady's Bedstraw
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bedstraws (Galium spp.) and pupate in the soil. This species typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the distinct broad pale median band and the wavy pale line within the dark subterminal band on the forewings. It is often confused with other similar Epirrhoe species.
Description
A small moth with dark brown or blackish forewings, characterized by a broad pale grey or whitish median band and a dark subterminal band often edged with a wavy pale line.
