Red-spotted delicate
Common NameRed-spotted delicate
Scientific NameIdaea rubrisparsata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale yellow, pink, reddish-brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, coastal areas
Geographic RangeWestern and Central Europe, North Africa
Host Plantsheather, thyme, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender 'loopers' that feed on low-growing plants and typically overwinter before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale ground color, reddish wavy crosslines, and the prominent reddish-brown discal spots on the forewings.
Description
A small, pale yellowish-tan moth characterized by fine reddish-pink wavy lines and distinct reddish-brown spots on its wings.
