White Spot

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

Checklist Number
B069 [B&F: 1898]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Ennominae
Genus:Hypagyrtis
Species:unipunctata
Authority:(Haworth, 1809)

Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed. This North American species was said to have been recorded in the 18th Century. Wingspan 25-42 mm. Larva feeds on Birch, Oak, Lodgepole Pine and various other species of North American trees; no evidence of breeding in the UK.