Photo © Mike Wall
Oak Beauty
Biston strataria
Checklist Number70.251 [B&F: 1930]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Biston |
| Species: | strataria |
| Authority: | (Hufnagel, 1767) |
Common in oak woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout England and southern Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 51-56 mm. Larva feeds on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs, including Oak, Hazel, Aspen, Alder and Elm.
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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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
