Pale Grey Heath Moth
Common NamePale Grey Heath Moth
Scientific NameChiasmia clathrata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale grey, cream, black, brown
HabitatHeathland, grasslands, open woodlands, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, lucerne, vetch, trefoil
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are slender 'looper' caterpillars, typically green or brown, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. The species usually overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the pale ground colour and the prominent, dark, net-like pattern that covers all four wings, which can vary in the intensity of the dark markings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its pale greyish-white wings distinctly marked with a network of dark grey to black lines and spots, creating a reticulated pattern.
