Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09396 Rosy Marbled Elaphria venustula, (Hübner, 1790)

BF2396 (ABH73.091)

Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 2nd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates amongst the roots of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Tormentil (Potentilla erecta), Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans)
Flying: One generation, late May-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Dry open woodland on acid soil, heathland, grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Razdavitsa, west Bulgaria. 6th June 2019.
Razdavitsa, west Bulgaria. 6th June 2019.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Burnet Companion Euclidia glyphica


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, red, black, orange, white, grey, green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5