Geometridae: Larentiinae

1747 (ABH70.067) Streamer Anticlea derivata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08310

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
Not the normal resting position
Not the normal resting position
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Whitelye Common
Whitelye Common
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Dog-rose (Rosa canina), Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
Flying: One generation, late March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodlands, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 77 (28.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 March to 05 June

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 03 June to 09 June

Similar Species
Barberry Carpet Pareulype berberata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, purple, red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2