Oak Lutestring
Common NameOak Lutestring
Scientific NameCymatophorima diluta
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, extending eastwards to parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodLate August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesOverwinters as an egg. Larvae hatch in spring, feed on oak leaves, and pupate in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter during summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings with two distinct dark, wavy cross-lines and a dark central spot. The hindwings are uniformly pale grey.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings featuring darker, wavy transverse bands and a prominent central discal spot, providing excellent camouflage.
