Orange Wing
Common NameOrange Wing
Scientific NameAgriopis aurantiaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsOak, Birch, Hawthorn, Blackthorn
Flight PeriodOctober to December
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown loopers, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in the soil over summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the reddish-brown forewings with two distinct darker transverse lines and a discal spot, contrasted with the striking uniform orange hindwings. Males possess prominent bipectinate (feathery) antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with reddish-brown forewings marked by two darker wavy lines and a discal spot, and bright, uniform orange hindwings.
