Patrician's Shrub Moth
Common NamePatrician's Shrub Moth
Scientific NameLemonia dumi
FamilyLemoniidae
SubfamilyLemoniinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, dark brown
HabitatOpen grasslands, heathlands, dry meadows, scrubland
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsTaraxacum, Hieracium, Plantago, Achillea
Flight PeriodSeptember to November
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on various herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in the soil, with adults emerging in the autumn months.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its autumn flight period, robust furry body, and the characteristic banded pattern on its wings. Males have very large, bipectinate antennae.
Description
A robust, furry moth with a thick, orange-brown body and broad wings featuring distinct dark brown and yellowish-orange bands. Males have prominent, feathery antennae.
