Purple-bordered Gold
Common NamePurple-bordered Gold
Scientific NameIdaea muricata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellow, purple, pink
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, heathland, bogs
Geographic RangeEurope, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Urals, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, common tormentil, dandelion, knotgrass, bedstraw
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larva overwinters, feeding on various low-growing plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the ground in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of bright yellow and purplish-pink coloration, along with the distinct purplish border on the wings.
Description
A small moth with bright yellow wings extensively marked with purplish-pink blotches and a prominent purplish border, particularly on the hindwings. The body is also yellow.
