Photo © Mike Wall

Barred Umber

Plagodis pulveraria

Checklist Number
70.223 [B&F: 1903]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Ennominae
Genus:Plagodis
Species:pulveraria
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Local in ancient broad-leaved woodland and on limestone pavements throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed but somewhat scarce, in surviving areas of mature deciduous woodland. Wingspan 32-38 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Hazel, Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Sallow and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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