Cloudy Arches Moth
Common NameCloudy Arches Moth
Scientific NameHabrosyne pyritoides
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus fruticosus, Rubus idaeus
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bramble and raspberry, pupating in a cocoon among leaves or in the soil, and overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy, arch-like patterns and mottled grey-white-brown coloration on the forewings, which give it a bark-like appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with intricately mottled grey, white, and brown forewings featuring wavy lines and arch-like patterns, providing excellent camouflage.
