Yellow-veined Geometer Moth
Common NameYellow-veined Geometer Moth
Scientific NameIdaea muricata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, dark brown, white
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, heathland, woodland edges
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, bedstraws, dandelion, knotgrass
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypically has one generation per year, with larvae overwintering before pupating in spring. Larvae feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow veins across both forewings and hindwings, contrasting sharply with the otherwise dark and speckled wing pattern.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking bright yellow veins that stand out against a mottled dark brown and white background on its wings.
