Geometridae

70.135 Heath Rivulet Perizoma minorata ericetata (Stephens, 1831)

Notable B

Similar species: If care is taken this species is unlikely to be mistaken for other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 8 to 10mm

Habitats: Mountain moorland, upland pasture and limestone grassland.

Habits: The moth flies in afternoon sunshine. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the ripening seeds in the flowers and seed capsules of eyebrights.