Widely distributed throughout the south of England north to Yorkshire and in the eastern half of Wales. Also found in the Channel Islands. One of only three species of this family that are …

Zeuzera pyrina, the leopard moth or wood leopard moth, is a moth of the family Cossidae. [2] It is considered a pest by fruit growers, as the larvae feed on branches of many kinds of fruit trees. …

Leopard moth is a magnificent native moth in the British Islands, so named due to its black and blue patterned wings. The caterpillars of this moth can rarely be found feeding on trees from …

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 …

The leopard moth (Zeuzera pyrina) is an uncommon pest in the UK but can have severe impacts on garden plants or in orchards. It is found in most of England & East Wales but not known to …

It has six large black spots on the white furry thorax, along with heavy black spotting on whitish wings. Associated with woodland, gardens and orchards. Though nocturnal in habits, the …

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Special features: Leopard Moths are white moths covered in black spots. The thorax is very furry and features six prominent black spots. The white wings have black spots all around the …

Similar species: This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species. Forewing: 22 to 35mm. Habitats: Open woodland, parkland, scrub, orchards and gardens. …

Find out about the status of Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina) in Kent. Learn more on its distribution, phenology and ecology.