Prev Flights Rec Search
Lesser Treble-bar
Aplocera efformata (Guenee, 1857)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1868 / 70.193
Photo © Alan Prior,  f. fimbriata - Hall Green (VC 37) 17th June, 2021

Similar West Midlands Species
Treble-bar
Aplocera plagiata
Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: May - June and August - September
Foodplant:   St John's-worts
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

An uncommon resident in the south of the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and adults fly from dusk and come to light.

Note examination of the tip of the male's abdomen needed to separate from Treble-bar. In that species it is more acute.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 42 (30%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
13/09/2023137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
11/09/2023137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
07/09/2023137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
01/09/2023137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
12/06/2023137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
Further info: Aplocera efformata
 
UK Moths
Mothdissection UK
Lepiforum.de West Midlands Moths (Full)
Back Record Home
iMoths V1.0 HD © Jim Wheeler 2025