Chestnut-veined Crest-moth
Common NameChestnut-veined Crest-moth
Scientific NamePtilodon capucina
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, beech, elm, lime, hazel
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with yellow stripes and a humped back, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive chestnut-colored veins on the forewings and the prominent crest on the thorax. A small dark spot is often visible on each forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with prominent reddish-brown or chestnut-colored veins on grayish-brown forewings, giving a distinctly striped appearance. The thorax has a noticeable crest.
