Drepanidae

65.010 Figure of Eighty Tethea ocularis (Linnaeus, 1767)

Common

Similar species: Poplar Lutestring Tethea or has a poorly defined "80" in the central forewing and the outer central cross-line turns toward the wing-tip before reaching the leading edge.

Forewing: 16 to 20mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, parkland, hedgerows, carr, coastal scrub, wet valleys and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk and comes to light and sugar.

Foodplant: The larva feeds at night on the leaves of Poplar and Aspen. During the day it rests between two leaves spun flat. It pupates in a loose cocoon between leaves which fall to the ground in autumn.