Photo © Mike Wall

Shoulder Stripe

Earophila badiata

Checklist Number
70.066 [B&F: 1746]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Larentiinae
Genus:Earophila
Species:badiata
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 31-35 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Dog Rose and other species of wild rose, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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