Common Tubic
Common NameCommon Tubic
Scientific NameAlabonia geoffrella
FamilyOecophoridae
SubfamilyOecophorinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, dark brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas with decaying wood.
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsdecaying wood (e.g., oak, beech, hawthorn)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are saproxylic, feeding on decaying wood, typically found under bark or within dead branches of various deciduous trees.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive golden-brown forewings with bold white cross-bands and its very long, slender antennae, which are often held forward in a characteristic manner.
Description
A small moth characterized by its striking golden-brown forewings adorned with prominent, contrasting white or cream bands and a dark brown border. It possesses notably long, slender antennae.
