65.010 BF1654 - Figure of Eighty - Drepanidae - Tethea ocularis

65.010 BF1654 - Drepanidae - Tethea ocularis - Figure of Eighty

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Drepanidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The moth gets its name from the white abstract “80” markings visible in the central area of the forewing. There is a central cross-band through the forewing that holds the 80 markings. The wing colour has a purplish sheen to it.

Distribution: In 1986 this species was classed as uncommon in Derbyshire. It is now widely distributed and is generally a common moth, with small populations existing across the county. A reasonable 2022 for this species with a number of single specimens trapped at various locations across the county.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing – mid-June – mid-July. One generation – comes to wine ropes

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Forewing: 16-20mm

Food Plant: Aspen and other Poplars.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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