Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria)


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Mottled Umber
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1935 / 70.256

Photo © Dave Wilton, Westcott 2007

Similar Upper Thames Species
Spring Usher Agriopis leucophaearia

Scarce Umber
Agriopis aurantiaria

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland and other habitats.

Recorded in 61 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
31/12/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
30/12/2022	3	23	SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
30/12/2022	3	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
30/12/2022	4	24	SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
28/12/2022	1	22	SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead

Further info: Erannis defoliaria

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