1906 Brimstone Moth, Opisthograptis luteolata, (Linnaeus, 1758)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and common
Habitats :
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, heathland, fens, gardens
Flight Period :
Double-brooded or triple-brooded from April to September
Larval foodplants :
Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Plum and Bullace
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Abundant in every hedge from Bentley Woods to Gorleston.
Wingspan details :
Forewing 14-21mm, Wingspan 33-46mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Ipswich (15.vi.2003) © A Prichard
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Ipswich, Suffolk (v.2004) © N Sherman
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Beaten from Blackthorn - Old Hall Wood, Suffolk (v.2003) © N Sherman
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North Devon (21.viii.2004) © L Gregory
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On hawthorn - Grundisburgh, Suffolk (25.ix.2005) © A Prichard
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Ross-shire (29.v.2008) © Lee Gregory
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Beaten from Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) - Reydon Wood, Suffolk (12.ix.2009) © A Prichard
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Found on outside of shed - Ipswich, Suffolk (26.ix.2012) © Neil Sherman
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Green form of larva, found feeding on Apricot tree - Ipswich, Suffolk (11.x.2014) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (20.iv.2017) © Paul Kitchener
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