Scorched Wing
Common NameScorched Wing
Scientific NamePlagodis dolabraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, beech, hawthorn, sallow
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, typically green or brown, mimicking twigs. They feed on various deciduous trees and pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic 'scorched' appearance due to the dark brown patches and wavy lines on the outer margins of the wings, combined with the angular wing shape and pale ochre ground color.
Description
This moth has broad, somewhat angular wings with a pale yellowish-brown ground color, marked by distinctive wavy reddish-brown lines and prominent dark brown patches near the outer margins, giving it a 'scorched' appearance.
