Geometridae: Larentiinae

08269 Royal Mantle Catarhoe cuculata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

BF1736 (ABH70.056)

nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum), Hedge Bedstraw (Galium mollugo)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Chalky or limestone soil.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Yellow, green, purple, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2