No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameEilicrinia trinotata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorspale brown, cream, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Palearctic)
Host PlantsPrunus, Crataegus, Betula, Quercus, Salix
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to September (bivoltine)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical geometrid 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the pale ground color, the two prominent dark brown spots on the forewings (one discal, one subapical), and the slightly scalloped, dark-edged outer wing margins.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale cream to light brown wings, featuring two distinct dark brown spots on each forewing and faint wavy crosslines. The wing margins are slightly scalloped and edged with a dark terminal line.
