The Miller
Common NameThe Miller
Scientific NameAcronicta leporina
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyAcronictinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, poplar, oak, hazel
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and brightly colored, often green or yellow with tufts of hair, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pure white, powdery wings with specific black markings, including a prominent black streak near the tornus and a series of marginal black dots on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized, fluffy white moth with a powdery appearance, featuring distinct black markings on its forewings and a row of small black dots along the outer margins.
