July Highflyer - Hydriomena furcata
Description
Wingspan 23-30 mm. A very variable species both in markings as well as colour with some showing a distinct green colour, others reddish-brown.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Hedgerows and woodland margins.
When to see it
It is on the wing in July and August.
Life History
The larvae feed on Willow and Bilberry among others.
UK Status
It is fairly common over most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
70.074 BF1777
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
26 June 2014
Mark Skevington
Clipsham Quarry
25 June 2009
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
21 July 2014
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
21 July 2013
Adrian Russell
Park Wood, Stockerston
22 June 2014
Rod Baker
Newton Harcourt
28 July 2012
Mark Skevington
Pickworth Great Wood
01 May 2011
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
23 July 2013
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
09 July 2010
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
09 July 2010
Rod Baker
Wigston Magna
10 July 2014
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
26 July 2013
Pete Leonard
Harby
21 July 2012
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
12 July 2015
