The Tissue moth has a slightly glossy appearance to the upperside and often has a purplish tinge.
Flight Times
Flies in August and September, overwintering in this stage, reappearing in April and May.
Size and Family
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Family – Geometridae
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Medium Sized
- Wingspan Range – 34-48mm
Conservation Status
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UK BAP: Not listed
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Local
Caterpillar Food Plants
The caterpillars feed on buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
Habitat
It is found in woodland, heathland, chalk and limestone areas, and open bushy places.
Distribution
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Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
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Locally distributed over the southern half of Britain, becoming rarer further north.
The Tissue - Patrick Clement
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Patrick Clement
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Peter Maton
The Tissue - Rachel Scopes
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Rachel Scopes
The Tissue - Garry Barlow
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Garry Barlow
The Tissue - Clive Jones
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Clive Jones
The Tissue - Ilia Ustyantsev
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Ilia Ustyantsev
The Tissue - Ilia Ustyantsev
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Ilia Ustyantsev
The Tissue - Ilia Ustyantsev
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Ilia Ustyantsev