Photo © David G Green
Jersey Mocha
Cyclophora ruficiliaria
Checklist Number70.034 [B&F: 1678a]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Sterrhinae |
| Genus: | Cyclophora |
| Species: | ruficiliaria |
| Authority: | (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855) |
Local in woodland on Jersey, where present since at least 1917, but not recorded on the British mainland until 19 July 2003, when a female was trapped at Portland, Dorset. Now known to be resident here and in Cornwall. On the Isle of Wight, recorded for the first time at Bonchurch in August 2008, with further records at the same site in 2010 and 2011, with Hampshire's first record coming from Stubbington, in 2013. Reflecting the similar rapid spread of Blair's Mocha C. puppillaria, which see, records have become increasing in number with a distinct upturn in 2022 and 2023, by which time the species has reached the north of the county.
Wingspan 28-32 mm. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Turkey Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.
Wingspan 28-32 mm. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Turkey Oak, 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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
