Photo © Colin Barnes
Mottled Grey
Colostygia multistrigaria
Checklist Number70.101 [B&F: 1775]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae |
| Genus: | Colostygia |
| Species: | multistrigaria |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1809) |
Widely distributed throughout the British Isles on heathland, moorland, downland and woodland margins. In Hampshire and Isle of Wight scattered across the area, but never common and in small numbers. Perhaps overlooked due to its early flight season and nondescript appearance. Wingspan 26-31 mm. Mottled veins are the best distinction from other nondescript spring geometers, such as Early Tooth-striped Trichopteryx carpinata. Larva feeds on Lady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw and Cleavers, 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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
