Mottled Beauty

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The Mottled Beauty (Alcis repandata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is a common species of Europe and the Near East.

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Moth - Geometridae - Europe - Near East

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This is an extremely variable species, typically being buff or grey with black bars along the costa, but often with a broad blackish band across the forewings. Melanic forms are also common, especially in industrial areas. In all but the darkest variations the most characteristic feature is a pale "zig-zag" line across the hindwing. The wingspan is 43-56 mm. This moth flies at night in June and July* and is attracted to light.

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Costa - Melanic - Wingspan

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The larva feeds on the leaves and soft bark of a wide range of trees and other plants (see list below). The species overwinters as a small larva.

Related Topics:
Larva - Leaves - Bark - Tree - Plant

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• The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.
 
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