Swan Moth
Common NameSwan Moth
Scientific NameArctornis cygna
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyLymantriinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, poplar, hawthorn
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy, often greyish-brown with red spots and tufts of hair, overwintering as young larvae before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive pure white coloration, fluffy appearance, and the single small black spot on each forewing. Males have prominent feathery antennae.
Description
A medium-sized, pure white moth with a fluffy body and feathery antennae, featuring a single small black spot on each forewing.
