Photo © Mike Wall
Shoulder Stripe
Earophila badiata
Checklist Number70.066 [B&F: 1746]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae |
| Genus: | Earophila |
| Species: | badiata |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-35 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, 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
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
