Geometridae

70.262 Bordered Grey Selidosema brunnearia scandinaviaria Staudinger, 1901

Notable A

Selidosema brunnearia tyronensis Cockayne, 1951

ExtinctIreland

Similar species: Irish Annulet Gnophos dumetata has a scalloped forewing and a slightly hooked wing tip. The male lacks broadly feathered antennae.

Forewing: 16 to 22mm

Habitats: Heathland, acid bogs, calcareous grassland and coastal sand-dunes.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from areas of bare ground amongst Heather. It flies from dusk and comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Heather, Bird's-foot Trefoil and Common Restharrow. It pupates in a cocoon in the leaf litter or just below the soil surface.

On the European mainland it also feeds on Broom, heaths, clovers and sorrel.