Drepanidae: Thyatirinae

1658 (ABH65.014) Oak Lutestring Cymatophorima diluta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR07492

 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Oak Lutestring
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
near Llanbedr, Harlech, N Wales. 30th Aug. 2013
near Llanbedr, Harlech, N Wales. 30th Aug. 2013
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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: Local

Habitat

Established broadleaved woodland. Mature Oak. Sometimes gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 11 August to 08 September


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Yellow, white, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5