Small Rivulet Moth
Taken at Stevenston on 22nd May 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Small Rivulet Moth.
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Perizoma alchemillata.
Lepidoptera.
Geometridae.
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Woodland and open areas.
Caterpillars of this species feed inside the seed capsules, and on the flowers of Common Hemp Nettle
14 - 18 mm
June - July.
Rather similar in appearance to The Rivulet (P. affiniata). It can usually be distinguished by the double indentation on the white band of the forewing which is normally single in affiniata. It is also generally slightly smaller.