Figure-seven Moth
Common NameFigure-seven Moth
Scientific NameHabrosyne pyritoides
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, scrub, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, extending eastwards into parts of Asia
Host Plantsbramble, birch, alder, hazel, oak
Flight PeriodMay to August (often two generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in a cocoon amongst leaf litter or in the soil. The species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsThe most prominent identification feature is the unique 'figure-seven' mark on the forewing, formed by a pale, often reddish-brown line, which stands out against the mottled grey-brown background.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and black forewings, characterized by a distinctive pale, often reddish-brown line forming a 'figure-seven' shape, edged with darker markings.
