Small Brindled Beauty (Apocheima hispidaria)


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Small Brindled Beauty
Apocheima hispidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1925 / 70.246

Photo © Andrew Brown, To light under conservatory in Old Costessey 22/02/2020

Similar Species
Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria

Brindled Beauty
Lycia hirtaria

Forewing:	15-17mm.
Flight:	One generation Feb-March.
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Status
Early spring species. Wingless females and quite variable males.
Mature oak woodland.

Recorded in 43 (58%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Apocheima hispidaria