White Spot
Hypagyrtis unipunctata
Checklist NumberB069 [B&F: 1898]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Hypagyrtis |
| Species: | unipunctata |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1809) |
Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed. This North American species was said to have been recorded in the 18th Century. Wingspan 25-42 mm. Larva feeds on Birch, Oak, Lodgepole Pine and various other species of North American trees; no evidence of breeding in the UK.
