Photo © Mike Wall
Seraphim
Lobophora halterata
Checklist Number70.198 [B&F: 1879]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae |
| Genus: | Lobophora |
| Species: | halterata |
| Authority: | (Hufnagel, 1767) |
Local in broad-leaved woodland throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local amongst aspen, although found occasionally in localities where this tree is absent, where it is likely to be associated with other species of poplar. Wingspan 29-32 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Aspen and Black Poplar, 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)
