Geometridae

70.122 Scarce Tissue Hydria cervinalis (Scopoli, 1763)

Local

Similar species: Tissue Triphosa dubitata is superficially similar until the two moths are put side by side.

Forewing: 19 to 22mm

Habitats: Hedgerows, parks, gardens and amenity planting in suburban areas.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk and comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Barberry and cultivated Berberis species such as Thunberg's Barberry, Mrs Wilson's Barberry, Berberis x ottawensis and Oregon Grape. It pupates in loose soil.