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Brimstone Moth
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1906 / 70.226
Photo © Ken Palmer,  (digitised by G. Follows) pupa

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-21mm.
Flight: Two or Three generations April-Oct.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, hawthorns, Plum and Bullace.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Unmistakable bright yellow moth.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/04/2024128TF91Dereham 
14/04/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
14/04/2024228TF63Snettisham
13/04/2024227TG20Poringland
13/04/2024128TF62King's Lynn
12/04/2024127TM18New Buckenham
12/04/2024127TG20Poringland
12/04/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
12/04/2024128TF62King's Lynn
12/04/2024127TM18Winfarthing
Further info: Opisthograptis luteolata
 
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