Geometridae: Larentiinae

08391 July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata, (Thunberg, 1784)

BF1777 (ABH70.074)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This species has a ground colour that varies from green to reddish-brown.

 

Pupates on or below the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, carr, fens, heathland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
May Highflyer Hydriomena impluviata
Ruddy Highflyer Hydriomena ruberata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
White, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2