Geometridae: Larentiinae

08631 Chimney Sweeper Odezia atrata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1870 (ABH70.130)

Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-15mm
Foodplant(s): Pignut (Conopodium majus)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Chalk downland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 4 (0.2%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 18 June to 30 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, purple, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2