Shoulder Stripe - Earophila badiata
Alternative names
Anticlea badiata and as Shoulder-stripe
Description
Wingspan 25-30 mm. It shows a variety of colour forms, but all have the same basic pattern.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
It inhabits woodland, scrubland and other open areas.
When to see it
An early Spring species, flying in March and April.
Life History
The larvae feed on types of Rose.
UK Status
This moth is fairly common in England and Wales and scarcer in Scotland and Ireland.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
70.066 BF1746
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
28 March 2012
David Nicholls
Ratby garden1
31 March 2009
Craig Mabbett
Broughton Astley Garden
09 April 2015
Mark Skevington
Whetstone Garden
20 March 2015
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
10 June 2012
early instar larva on dog rose
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
11 March 2018
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Graham Calow
Sapcote
23 April 2013
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
20 March 2011
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
24 April 2013
David Nicholls
Rutland Water
27 May 2011
