Small Scallop
Common NameSmall Scallop
Scientific NameScopula immutata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, wet meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmeadowsweet, valerian, bedstraws, dandelion
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and overwinter before pupating in a cocoon near the ground, typically producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of pale yellow coloration, subtle wavy brown lines, and the characteristic scalloped outer edge of the hindwings.
Description
A small, pale yellowish moth characterized by faint, wavy brown cross-lines across its wings and distinctively scalloped hindwing margins.
