Photo © Mike Wall
Satin Beauty
Deileptenia ribeata
Checklist Number70.264 [B&F: 1940]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Deileptenia |
| Species: | ribeata |
| Authority: | (Clerck, 1759) |
Common in coniferous woodland and plantations throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread in woodland, but usually very uncommon. Wingspan 42-48 mm. The most likely confusion species is Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, Yew, Norway Spruce, European Larch and Douglas Fir.
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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
