Treble Brown-spot
Common NameTreble Brown-spot
Scientific NameAplocera plagiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorspale cream, light brown, dark brown, black
HabitatChalk and limestone grassland, heathland, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host PlantsHypericum perforatum, Hypericum spp.
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on St John's-wort species. The species is typically bivoltine, producing two generations per year, with pupation occurring underground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the pale ground color with three distinct dark brown/black wavy cross-bands on the forewing, especially the central 'treble' mark. The hindwings are paler with a single faint cross-band.
Description
This moth has pale cream to light brown wings adorned with prominent dark brown or black wavy bands and spots, including a distinctive 'treble' mark on the forewing, providing excellent camouflage against natural backgrounds.
