Geometridae: Ennominae

07777 Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1941 (ABH70.265)

Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This is a very variable species.

 

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 19-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), spruces (Picea spp.), cypresses (Cypressus spp.), broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, scrub, grassland, hedgerows and gardens.

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

Similar Species
Melnik, 4th June 2019. Light trap.
Melnik, 4th June 2019. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2