Small Engrailed
Common NameSmall Engrailed
Scientific NameEctropis bispinaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, beige, dark brown, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, oak, willow, hawthorn, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, typical of Geometridae, feeding on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled brown and cream appearance, the specific arrangement of wavy cross-lines, and a small discal spot on the forewings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a highly cryptic pattern of mottled light brown, beige, and cream wings, marked with darker wavy lines and speckles.
