Geometridae: Ennominae

07567 Rannoch Looper Itame brunneata, (Thunberg, 1784)

BF1896 (ABH70.217)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 25-30mm
Foodplant(s): Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cowberry (Vaccinium vitus-idaea)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Mature pine and birch woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 July to 15 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Black, brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2