Small Argent and Sable
Common NameSmall Argent and Sable
Scientific NameEpirrhoe tristata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, moorland, meadows, clearings
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Mongolia)
Host PlantsGalium saxatile, Galium verum
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typically green or brown and feed on various species of bedstraw. They overwinter as pupae, usually in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold black and white pattern, including a broad central dark band and wavy white lines. The specific arrangement of these bands and the dark discal spot help differentiate it from similar geometrid moths.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking black and white patterned wings, featuring broad dark bands interspersed with wavy white lines and a prominent dark discal spot.
