Photo © Mike Wall

Small Seraphim

Pterapherapteryx sexalata

Checklist Number
70.199 [B&F: 1882]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Larentiinae
Genus:Pterapherapteryx
Species:sexalata
Authority:(Retzius, 1783)

Local in damp woodland, fens and marshes, and on river-banks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 22-26 mm. Small size and distinct dentate subterminal fascia differentiate this species from Seraphim Lobophora halterata. Larva feeds on Sallow and White Willow, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)