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Figure of Eighty
Tethea ocularis (Hübner, 1786)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1654 / 65.010
Photo © Mike Gasson,  26/06/2015 - Stibbard

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Poplar Lutestring
Tethea or
Figure of Eight
Diloba caeruleocephala
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
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 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/08/2023127TG33Ridlington
25/08/2023128TF92Stibbard
21/08/2023128TF83North Creake
21/08/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
20/08/2023127TG11Honingham
20/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
19/08/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
19/08/2023128TL99Griston / Northacre
19/08/2023227TM49Thurlton
18/08/2023127TG31Upton
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