March Moth, Alsophila aescularia Geometridae     Ennominae (Alsophilinae)

ABH 70.245
B&F 1663   *   Alsophila aescularia   *   March Moth


Common, widespread
Wingspan: 25-35mm

Season: Late January-April. Females are completely wingless
Habitat: Open deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, gardens and parks

Larvae feed on the leaves of a range of deciduous trees, including Hawthorn, Oak, willows and fruit trees


March Moth, Alsophila aescularia


March Moth, Alsophila aescularia
March Moth, Alsophila aescularia
Broadstone, Dorset. March 2014

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