Pale Brindled Beauty

The females of the Pale Brindled Beauty are completely wingless, or apterous, a feature which is often found in moths which emerge in the winter months.

This species shows marked melanism, the black form f. monacharia being commoner than the typical form in certain parts.

Flight Times

Males fly from January to March, searching for the females which have climbed up tree-trunks.

Size and Family

• Family – Geometridae

• Medium Sized

• Wingspan Range – 35-40mm

Conservation Status

• UK BAP: Not listed

• Fairly common

Caterpillar Food Plants

The caterpillars feed in late spring on a number of deciduous trees.

Habitat

It is found in a wide variety of habitats, including gardens.

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland

• Fairly common in England and Wales but scarcer elsewhere in Britain