Photo © Mike Wall

Lesser Treble-bar

Aplocera efformata

Checklist Number
70.193 [B&F: 1868]

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

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Larentiinae
Genus:Aplocera
Species:efformata
Authority:(Guenée, [1858])

Common in gardens, woodland rides, and on calcareous grassland, sand-dunes and sea cliffs throughout much of southern Britain; widely distributed and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 35-41 mm. The main confusion species is Treble-bar A. plagiata, but innermost fascia usually more sharply angled in A. efformata. Larva feeds on St John's-wort.

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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