Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Macro-moths blog and the Micro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Small Rivulet - Perizoma alchemillata.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Small Rivulet - Perizoma alchemillata. A macro moth species from the family of Geometridae sub family Larentiinae . Rather similar in appearance to The Rivulet, it is also generally slightly smaller. it can usually be distinguished by the double indentation on the white band of the forewing which is normally single in The Rivulet. The moth has a wingspan of 14-18 mm. The moth as one generation from June to August. The moth's habitat favours a range of woodland and open areas. The larvae feed mainly inside the seed capsules and on the flowers of Hemp-nettle. The moth is widespread and classified nationally as a Common species of the UK.

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