Willow beauty
Peribatodes rhomboidaria
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: geometrids
Night-flying moth resting with wings open. Wing patterning of poorly defined transverse lines; rear wing not scalloped at edge. Food plants: hawthorn and ivy.
Attracted to lit window at night 5th August, 2022. Seen in greenhouse at dusk 4th July, 2023. Two in light trap 27th July, and 2 in 9th August, 2023.