Figure of Eighty
Common NameFigure of Eighty
Scientific NameTethea ocularis
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, across temperate Asia to Japan
Host PlantsPoplar (Populus spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the leaves of host trees. Larvae feed on the foliage, then pupate in a cocoon spun between leaves or in the soil litter.
Identification TipsThe most prominent identification feature is the large, white, black-ringed 'figure of eighty' mark on the forewings, which stands out against the cryptic grey-brown background.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring a distinctive white, black-outlined mark resembling the number '80' or a figure-of-eight near the center.
