Drepanidae: Thyatirinae

07486 Poplar Lutestring Tethea or, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1655 (ABH65.011)

nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in a cocoon formed between leaves of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and other areas with established aspen.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Figure of Eighty Tethea ocularis
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 5th June 2011.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 5th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Figure of Eight Diloba caeruleocephala


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Yellow, white, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5