65.010 Figure of Eighty Copyright Martin Evans
65.010 Figure of Eighty and Poplar Lutestring Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 65.010 Figure of Eighty Copyright Martin Evans

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 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.