Cymatophorima diluta
Violet Grey Owl Moth ( Cymatophorina diluta )
The Violet Grey Owl Moth ( Cymatophorina diluta ) is a butterfly of the family of Sichelflügler ( Drepanidae ).
- 5.1 Notes and references
- 5.2 Literature
Features
The front wings of the butterflies are purple gray on their behalf in accordance with, the wing is divided by two brown transverse bands into three parts. These strips are limited in the middle of the three Flügelabschitte black. The Saumfeld and the median fillet are dark gray, while the hind wings are white.
Occurrence
The animals are to be found in particular in Central and Eastern Europe and the southern parts of the British Isles. East reaches its spread to the Black Sea. Your preferred habitat are bright and warm oak forests.
Way of life
Flight times and caterpillars
The animals fly in one generation from early August to early October. The caterpillars are held from May to June.
Food of the caterpillars
The caterpillars feed on oak (Quercus ).
Development
The caterpillars of the moths are dirty white in color and live in the crown region of their food plants. They rest in a horseshoe shape in together spun leaves. Pupation takes place in or on the ground, the Hibernation takes place in the egg stage.