Figure of Eighty

Tethea ocularis
Family

Drepanidae

Species Codes

B&F 1654 RES 65.01

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Species Account

A reasonably common moth which is distributed throughout Kent. Superficially similar to the Lutestrings, and maybe the similarly-named Figure of Eight, this species has a diagnostic '80' mark on the forewing.

Record Verification

Grade 1 adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) 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 Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) 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 Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Figure of Eighty (Tethea ocularis) 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.

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