Geometridae

70.194 Purple Treble-bar Aplocera praeformata (Hübner, [1826])

Rare Immigrant

Similar species: Treble Bar Aplocera plagiata is smaller (19 to 22mm) as is Lesser Treble Bar Aplocera praeformata (16 to 19mm). Both lack the red-brown colouring on the inside of the central band.

Forewing: 20 to 25mm

Habitats: Dry grassland, meadows, woodland clearings, sunny mountain slopes and similar habits.

Habits: The moth comes to light. Two British records.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on St John's-wort and Imperforated St John's-wort.