Common Lutestring

Ochropacha duplaris
Family

Drepanidae

Species Codes

B&F 1657 RES 65.013

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Species Account

Distributed locally across Kent, this species is more likely to be found close to the coast than Satin Lutestring but occurs in most habitats, including gardens.

It can be separated particularly from Satin Lutestring by the presence (normally) of two dark 'dots' in the middle of the forewing and the presence of a 'dash' starting at the tip of the forewing (on Satin Lutestring this 'dash' starts well before the tip of the forewing).

Record Verification

Grade 2 adults can be confused with other species, so good quality photographs or possibly a specimen will be required if the recorder is not familiar with the species.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Common Lutestring (Ochropacha duplaris) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:

Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Common Lutestring (Ochropacha duplaris) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records of Common Lutestring (Ochropacha duplaris) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Common Lutestring (Ochropacha duplaris) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

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