Olive-tree Beauty
Common NameOlive-tree Beauty
Scientific NameHypomecis roboraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, poplar, olive
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive bark-like camouflage pattern, the scalloped outer margins of the wings, and the prominent, irregular dark bands across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, mottled wings displaying a cryptic pattern of shades of brown, grey, and black, featuring irregular dark bands and a scalloped outer margin.
