Kent Black Arches
Common NameKent Black Arches
Scientific NameMeganola albula
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyNolinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles
Host Plantsoak, hawthorn, sallow, blackthorn
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are greyish-brown with a darker dorsal line and feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon, often on the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, predominantly white forewings, and the characteristic wavy, dark brown or blackish cross-lines, particularly the prominent postmedian line.
Description
A small, delicate moth with creamy-white forewings marked by several wavy, dark brown or blackish transverse lines. The hindwings are plain white.
