Poplar Lutestring
B&F 1655 RES 65.011
DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos
Locally distributed in small pockets across Kent, this species and can be found wherever there are decent stands of Aspen (but it also feeds on other Poplars, hence the name).
It is similar to Figure of Eighty, other Lutestrings and Yellow Horned. However, this species usually has more numerous cross-lines and bands (or Lute strings) running across the forewings, and the central white-ish mark on the forewing is solid and look less like a number, more of a blotch.
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 Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) 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 Poplar Lutestring (Tethea or) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:
Reporting Rate
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Photo Gallery
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