Geometridae

70.231 Lilac Beauty Apeira syringaria (Linnaeus, 1758)

Local

Similar species: The female is slightly larger, paler and less orange than the male. This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 19 to 22mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland; in clearings or under the canopy, scrub and gardens.

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

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Wild Privet, Garden Privet, Ash, Honeysuckle and garden honeysuckles. It pupates in a flimsy cocoon on the foodplant.

On the European mainland it also feeds on Fly Honeysuckle, Snowberry and Lilac.