Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) June 2013, rear garden, Staffordshire. © Pete Hillman 2013.
Tag: Brimstone Moth
Brimstone Moth
Opisthograptis luteolata
Unmistakable moth with its attractive bright yellow colouration and light-brown flecks on the forewing tips. Wingspan up to 37mm.
The caterpillar feeds on Blackthorn, Hawthorn, and other rosaceous trees and shrubs.
It flies April to October, in two to three generations. Readily attracted to light.
Found in gardens, woods, hedges, scrub, heaths and downs. Common and widespread throughout.
Photographs of Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) taken June 2014, rear garden, Staffordshire. © Pete Hillman 2014. Camera used Nikon D3200, with Sigma 105mm macro lens.
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