Notodontidae

71.010 Marbled Brown Drymonia dodonaea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Local

Similar species: Lunar Marbled Brown Drymonia ruficornis has a solid dark-grey outer bar and a crescent shaped marking on the forewing. Both species have rare black forms.

Forewing: 17 to 20mm

Habitats: Mature oak woodland.

Habits: The moth can occasionally be found on oak trunks, but is more usually seen when it comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on mature Sessile Oak or Pedunculate Oak. It pupates in the soil.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on Beech and birches.