Satin Lutestring
B&F 1656 RES 65.012
DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos
Locally distributed throughout Kent, this moth is more of an inland species than coastal, and can be found in mature woodland across the county.
This moth is similar to Common Lutestring in that it lacks the obvious white-ish marking on the forewing ruling out Poplar Lutestring, Figure of Eighty and Yellow Horned. This species has a broad dark band from about 1/3 to beyond 1/2 on the forewing and within this band is a dark 'dash' (which appears as one or two 'dots' on Common Lutestring). There is also another 'dash' on the leading edge of the forewing towards the tip.
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 Satin Lutestring (Tetheella fluctuosa) 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
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Reporting Rate
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Photo Gallery
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