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March Moth
Alsophila aescularia ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1663 / 70.245
Photo © Nick Lawman,  Wheldrake, North Yorkshire

Similar Yorkshire Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: February - April
Foodplant:   Oaks, Hawthorn, Blackthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Yorkshire Status: Fairly common and fairly widespread resident.

The larvae of March Moth feed on a variety of broad-leaved trees, so it is commonest in woodland. It is however frequent in other habitats including gardens. It is widely distributed across the county, though numbers may have reduced a little in recent years. The wingless female is not often seen.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Well distributed and the most common moth of early spring in many areas. Recorded in all five vice-counties in almost all kinds of habitats. The larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees.

Recorded in 143 (72%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1847.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/03/2024165SE28 - Bedale
06/03/2024165SE37 - Ripon
05/03/2024265SE37 - Ripon
28/02/2024265SE37 - Ripon
27/02/2024165SE37 - Ripon
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