False Mocha Cyclophora porata
False Mocha Cyclophora porata
70.035 BF1679
Wingspan 25-30 mm.
Although distributed mainly in the southern half of England and in Wales, this species is rather local and uncommon, and probably declining in numbers.
It has two generations, flying firstly in May and June and again in August and September.
The caterpillars can be green or brownish yellow, and feed on the leaves of oak (Quercus).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 2 |
| May | 34 |
| June | 45 |
| July | 34 |
| August | 81 |
| September | 29 |
| October | 9 |
| November | 8 |
| December | 0 |
