The Scribbler
Common NameThe Scribbler
Scientific NameChloroclysta miata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsbirch, willow, alder, rowan, bilberry
Flight PeriodAugust to November, March to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Adults emerge in late summer/autumn, hibernate through winter, and then lay eggs in spring.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive green-grey and black scribbled pattern on the forewings, often with a darker central band. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend with lichen-covered bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings mottled in shades of green, grey, and black, featuring distinctive wavy, scribbled transverse lines. The hindwings are paler grey.
