Photo © Mike Wall
Waved Umber
Menophra abruptaria
Checklist Number70.257 [B&F: 1936]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Menophra |
| Species: | abruptaria |
| Authority: | (Thunberg, 1792) |
Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout England, less commonly in the north. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 36-42 mm. Larva feeds on Privet and Ash, 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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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
