Zeuzera pyrina
Leopard Moth
Leopard Moth Zeuzera pyrina
Larva • Feeding in Betula twig. • ©

Zeuzera pyrina
Leopard Moth

50.002 BF161

(Linnaeus, 1761)

Wingspan 35-60 mm.

Distributed over the southern half of England and South Wales, associated with woodland, gardens and orchards.

The adults fly during June and July and the larvae feed on the wood of a variety of deciduous trees.

Though nocturnal in habits, the adults can sometimes be found resting conspicuously in the daytime.

Flight period

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