Drinker Moth

Euthrix potatoria

Description

Wingspan 50 - 70mm. Colour varies from yellow to dark brown. There is a dark brown, diagonal cross-line on the fore-wing that extends all the way to the wing-tip and two, one large one small, dark bordered pale spots. The caterpillars are regularly seen on grasses or crossing footpaths.

Habitat

Damp grasslands and reed beds. The caterpillar feeds on coarse grasses and reeds.

Status and distribution

Fairly common and widespread in southern Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

July to August.

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - July 7th 2019

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - July 7th 2018

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - July 7th 2018

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - July 7th 2018

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - early instar caterpillar - September 3rd 2017

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - caterpillar - June 19th 2013

  • Drinker Moth - Euthrix potatoria - caterpillar - May 19th 2011

  • Drinker moth - Euthrix potatoria - caterpillar - July 1st 2020

  • Drinker moth - Euthrix potatoria - caterpillar - June 6th 2018

  • Drinker moth - Euthrix potatoria - caterpillar - June 1st 2022