Geometridae: Larentiinae

1788 (ABH70.122) Scarce Tissue Hydria cervinalis (=Rheumaptera), (Scopoli, 1763)

KR08421

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Hemingford Grey, 12-05-2006.
Hemingford Grey, 12-05-2006.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 19-22mm.
Foodplant(s): Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, April-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Parks, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 8 (3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2017

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 April to 25 May

Similar Species
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Tissue Triphosa dubitata

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, grey, yellow, orange, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2