Kingdom Animalia Family Drepanidae Scientific name Cilix glaucata Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Cilix Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Butterflies and moths, Oak hook‑tip, Drepaninae, Drepana falcataria, Cilix hispanica | ||
The Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata) is a moth of the family Drepanidae. It is found in Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa.
The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The moth flies from April to August depending on the location.
The moth has porcelain-white wings, with a series of small grey spots along the outside edge of the front wing and the inner edge has a large dark brown stain, which turns yellow and grey towards the middle of the wing. Occasionally there are silvery scales.The wingtips are rounded and not curved. If they are sitting in their resting position, they imitate bird droppings. The antennae are only slightly combed.
The larvae feed on Rubus, Crataegus and Prunus species.
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