Latticed Heath
Common NameLatticed Heath
Scientific NameChiasmia clathrata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, heathland, open woodland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, lucerne, sainfoin, dandelion
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are slender 'loopers' (geometer caterpillars), typically green or brown, feeding on low-growing plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon just below the soil surface or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsThe unique and unmistakable dark brown, net-like pattern on a pale background across all wings is the key identification feature. The intensity and darkness of the pattern can vary.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by a distinctive lattice-like pattern of dark brown or blackish lines on a creamy-white or pale yellow background across all four wings.
