Ruddy Highflyer Moth
Common NameRuddy Highflyer Moth
Scientific NameHydriomena ruberata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, riverbanks, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantswillow, birch, alder, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic reddish-brown and grey mottled forewings with a distinct, often reddish-brown central band and a somewhat pointed wing apex. The overall 'ruddy' appearance helps distinguish it from similar highflyer species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled forewings in shades of brown, grey, and reddish-brown, featuring a prominent darker central band and wavy transverse lines.
