Satin Lutestring
Common NameSatin Lutestring
Scientific NameTetheella fluctuosa
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of birch and alder trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often among leaves or in the soil, with the pupa overwintering.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic wavy dark bands on the forewings, especially the broad central band and the pale, often broken, subterminal band. The overall cryptic coloration helps it blend with tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and white forewings characterized by distinct wavy dark bands and a prominent pale subterminal band.
