None widely accepted
Common NameNone widely accepted
Scientific NameCleora illustraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsbirch, oak, willow, hawthorn, heather, gorse, pine
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig-like 'looper' caterpillars, highly camouflaged, feeding on various trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, scalloped wings with a complex, mottled grey and white pattern, often with a prominent dark discal spot and wavy cross-lines, providing excellent camouflage against bark or lichen.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings in shades of grey, white, black, and brown, featuring wavy transverse lines and a scalloped outer margin.
