Scalloped Oak
Common NameScalloped Oak
Scientific NameCrocallis elinguaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, heathland, scrub
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host Plantsoak, hawthorn, sallow, birch, honeysuckle, privet
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larva is twig-like and camouflaged, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. It overwinters as an egg, hatches in spring, and pupates in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the unique scalloped wing margins, the pale ground color, and the single prominent wavy cross-line on the forewings. A small dark discal spot is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown wings, characterized by a prominent darker brown wavy cross-line and distinctly scalloped outer margins.
