Goat Sallow
Common NameGoat Sallow
Scientific NameTethea ocularis
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)36
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantssallow, aspen, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on sallow and poplar species, pupating in a cocoon among leaves or in the soil. It typically has one generation per year, sometimes two in warmer regions.
Identification TipsLook for its cryptic brown and grey forewings with a distinctive marbled pattern of dark bands and wavy lines, characteristic of the Thyatirinae subfamily.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring darker bands and wavy lines, and a furry body, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
