Scotch Annulet
Common NameScotch Annulet
Scientific NameCharissa obfuscata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatMoorland, heathland, rocky hillsides, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope (including Great Britain, Fennoscandia), parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, bell heather, crowberry, bilberry, rock-rose
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae overwinter, feeding on low-growing plants in spring and early summer before pupating in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsLook for its mottled grey-brown coloration, broad wings, and its preference for moorland and heathland habitats. It often rests with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, rounded wings, typically mottled grey-brown, providing excellent camouflage against rocks and bark.
