Geometridae

70.085 Barred Yellow Cidaria fulvata (Forster, 1771)

Common

Similar species: A distinct species unlikely to be mistaken for other British or Irish moths.

Forewing: 12 to 14mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland clearings and rides, scrub, hedgerows, calcareous grassland scrub and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies around the foodplant from dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Dog Rose, Burnet Rose and probably other wild roses. In captivity it will accept garden roses. It pupates in a flimsy cocoon in the leaf litter.