Oak Lutestring (Cymatophorima diluta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

This species is easily ridentified by its two black-edged brown cross bands.

The subspecies hartwiegi occurs in the UK.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Established broadleaved woodland. Mature Oak. Sometimes gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

07492 Oak Lutestring Cymatophorima diluta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1658 (ABH65.014)