Geometridae : Larentiinae
  Prev | Next  
Photo © Dave Foot

Similar Dorset Species
Small Rivulet
Perizoma alchemillata
Upload a Photo
 
Rivulet
Perizoma affinitata

(Stephens, 1831) 1802 / 70.132

Davey, P., 2009: A species found over much of Britain, but local in northern Scotland, the larva feeding in the flowers and seed capsules of red campion (Silene dioica). In Dorset, the moth is at low density but widespread, frequent in the west and north but becoming scarcer further east, typically occurring on hedgebanks and in woodland where Red Campion abounds.

Care is needed in identifying potential Rivulet as they superficially resemble the Small Rivulet. Diagnostics include: a... Read More

Recorded in 36 (90%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: May - July, August - September
Foodplant:   Red Campion
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Twin-spot Carpet | Small Rivulet >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/202319SY69 Dorchester / Sydling
08/08/202329SY39 Lyme Regis
21/06/202319SY39 Lyme Regis
19/06/202319SY39 Lyme Regis
13/06/202319SY49 Bridport

We need your records!
Do you have records of Rivulet?
Put your own dot on the map!

Golden Cinnabar Membership

  • Help with running costs of dorsetmoths.co.uk
  • View detailed maps
  • List detailed species records
  • 12 month membership

dorsetmoths.co.uk
   You can really help...

Copyright © Lepidoptera UK 2025
   
Click Map for Details...

  Immature   Adult
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
© dorsetMoths.co.uk 2025 NOLA®; Database using MapMate® Digital Maps © Bartholomew 2010. Design © Jim Wheeler 2025
This site requires necessary cookies to function correctly. We'd also like to set Google analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept all cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the website functions. Cookies Policy