Drepanidae: Thyatirinae

65.014 (BF1658) Oak Lutestring Cymatophorima diluta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR07492

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General Information

This species is easily ridentified by its two black-edged brown cross bands.

 

The subspecies hartwiegi occurs in the UK.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Established broadleaved woodland. Mature Oak. Sometimes gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Yellow, white, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5