Mottled Grey
Common NameMottled Grey
Scientific NameEctropis crepuscularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, hazel, elm
Flight PeriodMarch to May, July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled grey-brown camouflage pattern; males possess strongly bipectinate (feathery) antennae. Often rests with wings flattened, blending well with tree bark or other surfaces.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings in shades of grey and brown, often with darker speckles and faint cross-lines.
