Large Birch-Bright
Common NameLarge Birch-Bright
Scientific NameApocheima pilosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)47.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, oak, elm, willow, fruit trees
Flight PeriodJanuary to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves from spring to early summer, pupate in the soil over summer and autumn, and adults emerge in late winter to early spring.
Identification TipsMales are identified by their broad, mottled wings and early flight period; females are distinctive due to their wingless, spider-like appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth where the male has mottled grey-brown wings with darker cross-lines, while the female is flightless and resembles a spider.
