Buff Arches
Common NameBuff Arches
Scientific NameHabrosyne pyritoides
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, cream, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbramble, raspberry, hazel
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are dark brown with yellow markings, feeding on leaves. They pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the unique pattern of buff and reddish-brown arches and wavy lines on the forewings, resembling a mosaic or stained glass. The broad white margin is also characteristic.
Description
A distinctive moth with forewings featuring a complex pattern of rich reddish-brown and orange-brown arches and wavy lines on a creamy-white background, bordered by a broad white margin.
