Bird's Wing (Dypterygia scabriuscula, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is an unmistakable chocolate-brown moth with a diagnostic 'bird's-wing' shape on the forewing.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Knotgrass (Polygonium aviculare)
Flying: One/two generations, May-July and August-September
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland and parks.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2024

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 25 May to 04 July

09481 Bird's Wing Dypterygia scabriuscula, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2301 (ABH73.105)