Lepidoptera Sciaphila Octomaculana Moth
Our single example of the family Sciaphilida is the species Octomaculana, which, though not very abundant, is widely distributed, and moderately common in parts.
Fig. 230.-Octomaculana-Enlarged.
Its fore wings are white, dusted with grey, and each is marked with four dark grey patches which have given rise to its specific name-a word which signifies ‘eight-spotted.’ The hind wings are grey.
The caterpillar feeds on thistles and other plants, and the moth flies from August to October.