Tissue
Common NameTissue
Scientific NameTriphosa dubitata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)47.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland, and areas with host plants.
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Host PlantsBuckthorn, Bird Cherry, Hawthorn, Blackthorn
Flight PeriodMay to July (first brood), August to October (second brood, overwinters as adult)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on various shrubs and trees. This species overwinters as an adult moth, often found hibernating in caves, cellars, or other sheltered structures.
Identification TipsKey features include its relatively large size for a Geometrid, the distinctive broad wings with complex wavy patterns, and the scalloped hindwing margin. The overall mottled brown and grey coloration with darker cross-bands is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, wavy-patterned wings in mottled shades of brown, grey, and reddish-brown, featuring darker cross-bands and a scalloped outer margin.
