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Scotch Annulet
Gnophos obfuscata
Checklist Number70.285 [B&F: 1963]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Gnophos |
| Species: | obfuscata |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Nationally scarce (Nb) on mountains and moorland, and in rocky areas, in Scotland. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 41-46 mm. The main confusion species is Annulet Charissa obscurata, which has more dentate fasciae and hollow discal spots on fore- and hind-wing. Larva feeds on Yellow Saxifrage, Heather, Bell Heather, Cross-leaved Heath and Petty Whin.
