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Scotopteryx chenopodiata
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Geometridae
Day-flying geometrid moth with characteristic broad dark bar crossing deltoid-shaped wings. Rests in wild flower border area during the day and easily disturbed. Food plants clover and vetch.
Seen in the wild flower border in early July, 2022 and throughout July, 2023 and 2024.