Yellow Horned
Common NameYellow Horned
Scientific NameAchlya flavicornis
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyThyatirinae
Wingspan (mm)37.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, especially birch and alder forests
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on birch and alder leaves, pupating in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter; typically one generation per year.
Identification TipsIdentified by its mottled grey-brown forewings with a distinct white reniform stigma, yellowish antennae, and its early spring flight period.
Description
A medium-sized, furry moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, featuring wavy dark lines, a prominent white kidney-shaped spot, and yellowish antennae.
