Pretty Pinion
Common NamePretty Pinion
Scientific NamePeribatodes rhomboidaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, privet, ivy, birch, oak
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in summer, larvae overwinter and feed on various woody plants, pupation occurs in spring, and adults emerge in summer.
Identification TipsLook for its cryptic grey and white mottling, often with a dark discal spot and wavy subterminal line, which helps it blend seamlessly with tree bark or stone.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly variable, mottled grey and white wings, often marked with darker grey or black patches and wavy cross-lines, providing excellent camouflage.
