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Poplar Lutestring
Tethea or ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1655 / 65.011
Photo © Graham Wenman

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Tethea ocularis
Oak Lutestring
Cymatophorina diluta
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation. May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Aspen and other poplars.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Scarce.
Characteristic cross-lines, or 'lutestrings' on the inner part of the forewing.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 13 (18%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/06/2023128TM07Blo Norton
15/07/2021+27TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
03/06/2018227TM28Needham
13/06/2017128TM07Blo Norton
24/05/2012127TM08South Lopham
June 2006127TG20Norwich (Eaton)
June 2003+27TG01Hockering
August 1997+27TM17Scole
July 1993+27TG03Holt
1988+28TL99Wayland Wood
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