Drepanidae : Thyatirinae
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Poplar Lutestring
Tethea or
Figure of Eight
Diloba caeruleocephala
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Figure of Eighty
Tethea ocularis
(Hübner, 1786) 1654 / 65.010

Norfolk status
Common.
Woodland, parks and gardens.

This moth gets its name from the white '80' mark on its forewing.

Extended or possible second generation in August - Sept observed in recent years.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/08/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
11/08/2024+28TL79Cranwich
09/08/2024127TG11Costessey
09/08/2024128TF90Scoulton
07/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Aspen and other Poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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