ABH 70.091

Northern Spinach Eulithis populata

BF 1756

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Family

Geometridae » Larentiinae

Wingspan

25- 32 mm.
   

Description

The most likely confusion species is Chevron E. testata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Bilberry, over-wintering as an egg.This species shows a range of colour forms, with generally darker specimens further north.

   

Life Cycle

  There is one generation, with the moths flying in July and August.
 

Habitat

Common on moorland, heathland and woodland, generally on high ground, in south-western and northern England, Wales and Scotland. It inhabits peat moorland and grassland, and the larvae feed on bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus).

 

   

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