70.075 May Highflyer Copyright Martin Evans
70.075 May Highflyer Copyright Martin Evans
70.075 May Highflyer Copyright Martin Evans
70.075 May Highflyer, Ruddy Highflyer and July Highflyer Copyright Martin Evans
70.075 May Highflyer, Ruddy Highflyer and July Highflyer Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 70.075 May Highflyer Copyright Martin Evans

Geometridae

70.075 May Highflyer Hydriomena impluviata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

Similar species: Ruddy Highflyer Hydriomena ruberata has dark longitudinal streaks and a short diagonal dash in the apex of the wing. July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata has only a prominent dark diagonal streak.

Forewing: 13 to 16mm

Habitats: Damp woodland, carr, river-banks and lake margins.

Habits: The moth is occasionally disturbed in the day. It is nocturnal and comes to light.

Foodplant: The nocturnal larva feeds on Alder. It hides between spun leaves during the day and pupates in the leaf litter, in loose soil or under loose bark.