Reed Tussock
Common NameReed Tussock
Scientific NameLaelia coenosa
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, orange
HabitatMarshes, fens, reed beds, wet grasslands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan, China)
Host PlantsCommon Reed, sedges, rushes, grasses
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy, greyish-brown with tufts of hair, feeding on reeds and grasses. They pupate in a cocoon among the host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its entirely white, fluffy appearance and the bright yellow-orange coloration of its legs and head. Found predominantly in wetland habitats.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its pure white, fluffy body and wings, contrasting with its yellowish-orange legs and head.
