Gnophos obfuscata, the Scotch annulet or Scottish annulet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in northern, central, and southeastern Europe, Scotland, Ireland, and the Iberian Peninsula.

The wingspan is . The ground colour is uniform brownish grey, but this is variable and dependent on habitat. The forewing has a discal stain. The pattern consists of vague white spots and transverse lines.

Gnophos obfuscata

Adults are on wing in July and August.

Gnophos obfuscata

The larvae feed on various plants found in heath areas, such as Calluna vulgaris and Saxifraga species.

Gnophos obfuscata

Subspecies

Gnophos obfuscata obfuscata

Gnophos obfuscata androgynus Reisser, 1936

Gnophos obfuscata marsicaria Dannehl, 1933

Gnophos obfuscata nivea Schawerda, 1913

References

External links

Scotch annulet at UKMoths

Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa

Ennominae

Moths of Europe

Taxa named by Michael Denis

Taxa named by Ignaz Schiffermüller