Window-winged Moths

Mournful Thyris Mournful Thyris

What are they?

A small group of moths which, though small in size, are strongly-marked and thus eye-catching.

Identification

The strongly-marked, black and white wings together with the small size and daylight activity make this a fairly easy species to identify. Most often seen flitting slowly along woodland trails and settling regularly on the ground.



06077     Mournful Thyris      Thyris sepulchralis

Length: 8-13mm.       Flight Time: April-August       Larval Food: Grapes and clematis
Mournful Thyris Mournful Thyris