Chinese Character
Cilix glaucata
Family: Drepanidae
RES: 65.007 B&F: 1651
Verification Grade (Adult):
Common and widespread throughout Kent, this diminutive moth is intricately marked and always a pleasure to see.
Given our proximity to the continent, one to watch out for is Cilix hispanica which is an altogether cleaner, whiter moth. Notably, on hispanica the 'Chinese character' mark is against a white background, whereas in (our) Chinese Character, that mark is illuminated by a dark background. C. hispanica also lacks such a dark mark on top of the head, but otherwise could easily be overlooked. See Lepiforum for more images.
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Distribution in Kent
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Phenology
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Photo Gallery
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Adult Moths
Reporting Rate
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