The
Brimstone Moth (
Opisthograptis luteolata) is a
moth of the family
Geometridae.
This species is unmistakable within its range, with bright yellow wings marked with small brown patches along the
costa of the forewing and a small brown-edged white
stigma, also on the forewing. The
wingspan is 33–46 mm. The moth sometimes flies during the day but mainly at night, and is attracted to light.
The
larva is brown or green with a "horn" on its back and feeds on a variety of
trees and
shrubs. Recorded food plants include
apple,
birch,
blackthorn,
currant,
hawthorn,
Prunus,
rowan,
Amelanchier and
willow. The species, due to its complex life cycle, overwinters either as a larva or a
pupa.
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