About Argent and Sable Moth
A strikingly patterned black and white day-flying moth. Found on moorland and in birch woodland. Has declined severely in southern parts of its range. Named from heraldic terms.
Did You Know?
Named using heraldic terms: 'argent' for silver/white and 'sable' for black, describing its bold pattern.
Distribution
Where Argent and Sable Moth can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Argent and Sable Moth (Rheumaptera hastata). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/argent-and-sable-moth
MLA:
"Argent and Sable Moth." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/argent-and-sable-moth.