Pareclipsis gracilis
Scientific NamePareclipsis gracilis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, cream, grey-brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, heathland, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe
Host PlantsPrunus, Crataegus, Rosa, Rubus, Salix, Populus, Betula, Quercus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' (inchworms) that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively broad, angular wings, pale ground color with mottled brown markings, and the specific wing venation. The overall cryptic appearance helps it blend with bark or dry leaves.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with broad, somewhat angular wings. The forewings are pale cream to light brown, mottled with darker brown patches and faint transverse lines.
