Pseudopanthera macularia

Pseudopanthera macularia, the speckled yellow, is a moth of the family Geometridae.

"Easily known by having the lines or bands altogether broken up into large irregular spots.

quadrimaculata Hatchett is a rare form with the spots obsolete except the 4 at costal margin of forewing.

The larva mainly feeds on woodsage, (Teucrium scorodonia) from July to September.

The moth is common in woodland and flies in daylight, from April to the beginning of July often in numbers.

Upperside
Pseudopanthera macularia
Larva Fig.6,6a,b