Three-spotted Fillip
Common NameThree-spotted Fillip
Scientific NameHypomecis punctinalis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hazel, hawthorn
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as pupae in the soil or leaf litter, emerging as adults in late spring to mid-summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale, bark-like ground color and the consistent pattern of three distinct dark spots on each forewing, distinguishing it from similar geometrid moths.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale brownish-grey wings featuring three prominent dark brown spots on each forewing, providing cryptic camouflage against tree bark.
