Geometridae: Larentiinae

1865 (ABH70.196) Broom-tip Chesias rufata, (Fabricius, 1775)

KR08610

Culbin Forest, Moray
Culbin Forest, Moray
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Culbin Forest, Moray
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Culbin Forest, Moray
Culbin Forest, Moray
 Photo © Ian Fisher


General Information

Pupates in loose soil, occasionally for two years.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Flying: One generation, April-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Heathland, open woodland, scrub and moorland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 1997

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 May to 03 May

Similar Species
Whitelye, Gwent
Whitelye, Gwent
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Streak Chesias legatella

Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2