Northern winter moth
Operophtera fagata
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Geometridae
Night-flying geometrid moth with rather plain, pale markings. Hind wings pale and show below forewings. Larger than the very similar winter moth (wing tip to wing tip ca. 25 mm at rest)
Captured in light trap 24th October, 2022. 2 individuals. Attracted to porch light 20th November, 2023. One attracted to porch light 8th December, 2023.