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
Mark SkevingtonClipsham Quarry25 June 2009
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 June 2014
Graham CalowSapcote garden121 July 2014
Graham CalowSapcote garden121 July 2013
Adrian RussellPark Wood, Stockerston22 June 2014
Rod BakerNewton Harcourt28 July 2012
Mark SkevingtonPickworth Great Wood01 May 2011
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Graham CalowSapcote garden123 July 2013
Graham CalowSapcote garden109 July 2010
Graham CalowSapcote garden109 July 2010
Rod BakerWigston Magna10 July 2014
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 July 2013
Pete LeonardHarby21 July 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden112 July 2015
