Maiden's Blush
Common NameMaiden's Blush
Scientific NameCyclophora punctaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale brown, reddish-brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, oak
Flight PeriodMay to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host trees, primarily birch. Pupation occurs on the host plant, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale, speckled wings with a prominent reddish-brown transverse band or 'blush' on both forewings and hindwings, and a somewhat angular wing shape typical of many geometrid moths.
Description
A pale, speckled moth with a distinctive reddish-brown band or 'blush' across its forewings and hindwings, often resting with wings spread flat against a surface.
