Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) - iMoths


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Brimstone Moth
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1906 / 70.226

Photo © Dave Wilton, Westcott 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species: None

Foodplant:	Blackthorn, hawthorns, Plum and Bullace
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Very common and widespread across the region in a wide range of habitats.

Recorded in 74 (95%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date	#	VC	10k Area
16/10/2022	1	23	SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
14/10/2022	1	22	SU67 - Reading (W), Whitchurch
12/10/2022	1	23	SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
12/10/2022	1	24	SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
04/10/2022	1	22	SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston

Further info: Opisthograptis luteolata

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)