Chiasmia clathrata clathrata
Forewing length: 11 – 15mm
Description
As the name suggests it has a lattice of brown lines on a paler brown or white background. It often settles with its wings half raised like a butterfly.
Flight Period
May/June and July to September.
Laval Food plants
Lucerne, trefoils and clovers.
Habitat
Most frequently near lucerne crops but also gardens, open land, acid heathland.
Wiltshire Status
Common locally.