Kentish Glory
Common NameKentish Glory
Scientific NameEndromis versicolora
FamilyEndromidae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange
HabitatDeciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangePalearctic region, from Western Europe to East Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, lime, hazel, aspen
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in rows on host plant twigs. Larvae are green with white stripes and a horned tail, feeding gregariously when young. They pupate in a cocoon underground or in leaf litter, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad, banded forewings with a prominent dark discal spot, and bright orange hindwings (often visible when at rest or in flight). Males possess large, feathery antennae.
Description
A large, stout-bodied moth with broad, patterned wings. The forewings display a complex mosaic of dark brown, light brown, and creamy white bands, while the hindwings and abdomen are a striking orange-brown.
