Geometridae: Ennominae

1968 (ABH70.294) Yellow Belle Aspitates ochrearia (=Semiaspilates), (Rossi, 1794)

KR07926

Female, Carmarthenshire
Female, Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
Female, Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Male, Carmarthenshire
Male, Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), clovers (Trifolium spp.), trefoils (Lotus spp.), Common Restharrow (Ononis repens), Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), Beaked Hawk's-beard (Crepis vesicaria), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Coastal areas, heathland and grassland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in August 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 June to 26 August

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Vestal Rhodometra sacraria

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Yellow, grey, brown, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2