The Streamer
Common NameThe Streamer
Scientific NameAnticlea derivata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRosa, Crataegus, Prunus spinosa
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on rose species, pupating in the soil over winter. Typically univoltine, with adults emerging in early spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent dark, wavy median band on the forewings, often with a paler area beyond it, and a dark streak extending from the wing apex.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale greyish-brown forewings featuring distinctive dark, wavy transverse bands, including a prominent dark band across the middle of the wing.
