Geometridae: Larentiinae

1746 (ABH70.066) Shoulder Stripe Earophila badiata (=Anticlea), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08309

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Monks Wood NNR., 11-03-2008. Light trap.
Monks Wood NNR., 11-03-2008. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood NNR., 5th March 2008. Light trap.
Monks Wood NNR., 5th March 2008. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood NNR. 27th March 2007. Light trap.
Monks Wood NNR. 27th March 2007. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood NNR., 27-03-2007. Light trap.
Monks Wood NNR., 27-03-2007. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood NNR. 28th April 2006.Light trap. (Worn).
Monks Wood NNR. 28th April 2006.Light trap. (Worn).
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species has a brown or dark brown forewing with a slightly hooked tip. The central crossband is generally lighter than the ground colour and is usually edged in black. Occasionally there are white patches on the trailing edge of the forewing.

 

Pupates in loose earth.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Dog-rose (Rosa canina), Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
Flying: One generation, late February-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 86 (31.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 February to 05 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 20 May to 11 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2