Black Arches
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| Lymantria monacha Linnaeus |
The Black Arches' or Nun Moth, Lymantria monacha[1] is a small palearctic moth.
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[edit] Description
The moth has white forewings with black connected wavy arches which gives the moth its name. The light brown hindwings have white fringes having black spots. Female is larger and has elongated wings. The moth also has a characteristic biscuit-coloured abdomen with a black band. The moth has a wingspan of 4 to 5 cms.[1]
[edit] Range
Europe. British Isles. Palearctic regions of Asia. Japan.[1]
[edit] Life Cycle
The caterpillar of the Black Arches is grey and hirsute. It has black lines and spots on its back.[1]
[edit] Foodplants
Oak (Quercus) and other broad-leafed trees.[1]
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[edit] References
- Carter, David - Butterflies and Moths (Dorling Kindersley Handbooks), Dorling Kindersley Ltd. London, 1992 ISBN 0 7513 2707 7.
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