Spinach (Eulithis mellinata, (Fabricius, 1787))

General Information

Pupates in spun leaves on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Black Currant (Ribes nigrum), Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)
Flying: One generation, mid June-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Suburban areas, woodland and rough grassy areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dark Spinach Pelurga comitata

Chevron Eulithis testata

Barred Straw Gandaritis pyraliata (=Eulithis)

08334 Spinach Eulithis mellinata, (Fabricius, 1787)

BF1757 (ABH70.092)