Peach Blossom Moth
Common NamePeach Blossom Moth
Scientific NameThyatira batis
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, pink, white, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, Japan (Palearctic region)
Host PlantsRubus (raspberry, blackberry), Betula (birch), Alnus (alder)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are brown with pale markings and feed on various woody plants. They pupate in a cocoon spun among leaves or in the soil.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the unique pattern of large, rounded, peach-pink and white blotches on the dark forewings, which give it its common name.
Description
A distinctive moth with dark brown forewings adorned with prominent, rounded, peach-pink and white blotches, resembling peach blossoms. Its hindwings are a paler grey, and its body is furry and reddish-brown.
