Shoulder-stripe
Common NameShoulder-stripe
Scientific NameAnticlea derivata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantswild rose (Rosa spp.)
Flight PeriodMarch to May (main brood), sometimes July to August (second brood)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the leaves of wild rose species. They pupate in the soil, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent dark brown triangular mark on the leading edge (costa) of the forewing and the intricate, wavy pattern of brown and cream bands across the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, featuring a distinctive dark brown triangular patch or 'shoulder stripe' near the costa and wavy cross-lines.
