Bordered Chequer
Nematocampa resistaria
Checklist NumberB070 [B&F: 1900]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Nematocampa |
| Species: | resistaria |
| Authority: | (Haworth, 1809) |
Occurrence in the British Isles unconfirmed. This North American species was said to have been recorded in the 18th Century. Wingspan 19-25 mm. Larva feeds on Apple, Birch and Oak and various other species of North American deciduous trees.
