description Brussels Lace Moth Overview
Brussels Lace, Cleorodes lichenaria, is a moth in the family Geometridae associated mainly with woodland habitats in parts of Europe. Its pale, intricately marked wings give it the lace-like common name, while its biology is unusual among many geometrid moths because the larva feeds on lichens growing on tree trunks, branches, and other woody surfaces rather than ordinary leafy plants. In Britain, adults are generally recorded from June to August.
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What is the scientific name of the Brussels Lace moth?
The Brussels Lace moth is Cleorodes lichenaria in the family Geometridae. It was described by Johann Siegfried Hufnagel in 1767.
Why is Brussels Lace unusual among geometrid moths?
Its larvae feed on lichens rather than primarily eating the foliage of trees or other green plants. The caterpillar can therefore be associated with lichen-covered trunks, branches, walls, and rocky surfaces.
Where does Brussels Lace live?
It is mainly associated with woodland, scrub, plantations, and some rocky coastal habitats in parts of Europe. In Britain it is locally distributed, with records concentrated in areas such as south-west England, Wales, Ireland, and parts of Scotland.
When can adult Brussels Lace moths be seen?
Adults generally fly in one generation from June through August. The species has a wingspan of about 31 to 38 millimetres, and the larvae overwinter before pupating in a cocoon among lichens.
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