Lemon Yellow
Common NameLemon Yellow
Scientific NameOpisthograptis luteolata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)33
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, birch, elm, rowan
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown, resembling twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, and the species overwinters as a pupa or larva.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright lemon-yellow base color, the prominent reddish-brown patch on the hindwings, and small dark spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright lemon-yellow wings, featuring a distinctive reddish-brown patch on the hindwings and smaller dark spots on the forewings.
