Netted Mountain Moth

Similar to upland forms of the Common Heath, but that species has central cross-lines which almost meet and the male has more feathery antennae.  May also be confused with the Latticed Heath, but this moth has stronger and more defined markings with dark.

Overwinters as a pupa, the larva feeding from late May to July. Young larvae feed only on the young shoots

Size and Family

• Family – Thorns, Beauties and allies (Ennomines)
• Small Sized 
• Wingspan Range - 23-25mm

Conservation status

• UK BAP: Priority Species
• Red Data Book

Caterpillar Food Plants

Bearberry (Arctostaphyllos uva-ursi)

Habitat

Mountains and moorland

Distribution

• Countries – Scotland
• Central Scottish Highlands
• Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = Britain: Declining