About Meganola strigula (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Meganola strigula, commonly called the small black arches, is a moth species belonging to the family Nolidae. This species was first formally described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It can be found in Europe, Russia, and Asia Minor. The wingspan of adult Meganola strigula ranges from 18 to 24 mm. Adults are active on the wing from June to July, and they can be attracted to light sources. The larvae of this moth feed on plant species from the genera Quercus (including Quercus robur), Fagus, Prunus, and Tilia. This species inhabits mature deciduous woodland, where larvae are thought to feed primarily on oak (Quercus) trees.
