Geometridae

Brindled Beauty

Lycia hirtaria

male - Nottinghamshire, England - April 2012

The Brindled Beauty is on the wing from early March until late May and during this time the males are frequently attracted to light traps. 

male - Nottinghamshire, England - April 2013

Neston, Cheshire, England - May 2009

The larvae feed on a wide range of broadleaved trees and shrubs and can be found from early May until eary July.

Neston, Cheshire, England - May 2009