Spotted Beauty
Common NameSpotted Beauty
Scientific NameAlcis jubata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow
HabitatConiferous and mixed woodlands, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsspruce, fir, pine, heather
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig-like and camouflaged, feeding on conifer needles and heather. They overwinter as larvae before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the distinct two-toned appearance of its wings: white/grey forewings with black spots and yellow-orange hindwings with black spots.
Description
This moth features striking white to pale grey forewings heavily marked with irregular black spots, contrasting with bright yellow-orange hindwings that also bear numerous black spots.
