Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata
Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata
70.264 BF1940
Wingspan 30-40 mm.
Occupying deciduous and coniferous woodland, this species is distributed mainly in the southern half of England and Wales, with a few scattered colonies northwards to Scotland.
The adults fly in a single generation from June to August, and can be attracted to light.
The dark brownish caterpillars feed on a variety of coniferous trees, including yew (Taxus baccata) and spruce (Picea).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 924 |
| July | 4,837 |
| August | 1,786 |
| September | 142 |
| October | 7 |
| November | 6 |
| December | 0 |
