Scarce Tissue
Common NameScarce Tissue
Scientific NameRheumaptera cervinalis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows, and areas where maple trees are present.
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe and extending into parts of Asia.
Host PlantsMaple (Acer species)
Flight PeriodMay to July (first brood), sometimes August to September (second brood)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of maple trees (Acer species). The species typically overwinters as a pupa in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the characteristic wavy dark and light bands across the forewings, particularly the broad dark central band and the pale, often jagged, subterminal line. Its overall mottled brown and grey coloration provides excellent camouflage.
Description
This moth exhibits a cryptic pattern of mottled brown and grey wings, featuring prominent wavy dark and pale bands, including a broad darker central band and a distinct pale subterminal line.
