Drinker Moth
Common NameDrinker Moth
Scientific NameEuthrix potatoria
FamilyLasiocampidae
SubfamilyLasiocampinae
Wingspan (mm)52.5
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatWetlands, damp meadows, fens, marshes, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, dark grey with orange tufts, feeding on grasses and known for drinking dew. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a boat-shaped cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the stout, furry body, yellowish-brown to orange-brown wings with darker lines, a single white spot on each forewing, and prominent feathery antennae in males.
Description
A stout-bodied moth with furry, yellowish-brown to orange-brown wings, featuring darker transverse lines and a small white discal spot on each forewing. Males are typically darker and smaller with prominent feathery antennae.
