Latticed Heath

Chiasmia clathrata

Fairly common in Britain, mainly nocturnal & can often be disturbed during the day.

The Larvae feeds on plants including Lucerne, clover primarily in June and July and from mid-August through September.

The species overwinters as a pupa.

In this rather variable species the background colour of the wings varies from yellowish to white, with a network of brown lines (hence its common name).

These lines vary in thickness and sometimes the wings are almost entirely dark brown.

In the British Isles there are one or two generations annually, with Adults seen at any time from May to September.

These Moths are diurnal but they can also be observed at night where they are attracted to artificial light.