Geometridae
Ennominae
ABH 70.225
Nationally Scarce B, found in southern England. Locally common to abundant in Dorset on heathland Wingspan: 28-32mm Flight time: Two generations, April-May and June-September Habitat: Lowland heaths in southern England Larvae feed on Heather (Calluna vulgaris) and Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) |
Horse Chestnut, Pachycnemia hippocastanaria
Studland, Dorset. July 2012. Larva June 2013. (Identification needs confirming)