Chinese Character

Length=11-13mm
Habitat=Hedgerows,woods and gardens.
Larval Food Plant=Blackthorn,Hawthorn and Wild Crab.
Flight Period=May-Jun and Jul-Aug

Species Description

  A pretty unmistakable moth that rests with it's wings in a tent like manor. The Chinese Character is a widespread and fairly common moth across much of England and wales. It also occurs in much of lowland Scotland. Where it's larval food plant consists in reasonable numbers there will often be plenty of adults. The Chinese Character often rests on the top of a leaf where it's murky white markings assemble a bird dropping.