male scarce umber (Photo: K. Noble)
The Scarce Umber (Agriopis aurantiaria) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found throughout Europe.
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female scarce umber (Photo: K.Noble)
The wingspan is 27-35 mm. Adults are on wing from October to November. Females are nearly wingless.
The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, includingBetula, Quercus robur, Sorbus aucuparia, Rosa and Prunus padus.
When the Scarce Umber is active
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The Scarce Umber is widespread in Britain