Satin Beauty
Common NameSatin Beauty
Scientific NameDeileptenia ribeata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, yellowish-white, black
HabitatConiferous and mixed woodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan)
Host PlantsPicea, Abies, Pinus, Larix, Quercus
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUnivoltine, with eggs laid on host plants. Larvae feed on conifer needles, pupating in a cocoon among leaf litter or moss, where they overwinter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive cryptic, mottled pattern resembling lichen or bark, broad wings, and its presence in coniferous or mixed forests. The specific arrangement of wavy lines and speckles helps differentiate it from similar geometrid moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings, cryptically patterned with mottled shades of brown, grey, and yellowish-white, featuring indistinct wavy lines and dark speckles.
