Lilac Beauty
Common NameLilac Beauty
Scientific NameAphantes cinerascens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, orange, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia Minor
Host Plantslilac, privet, ash, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' that mimic twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic scalloped wing margins, the mottled brown and cream ground color, and the prominent reddish-brown wavy lines across the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, scalloped wings, displaying a mottled pattern of brown, orange-brown, and cream, accented by distinct reddish-brown wavy transverse lines.
