Geometridae: Larentiinae

08463 Grass Rivulet Perizoma albulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1807 (ABH70.137)

Samakov, SW Bulgaria. 23rd June 2015.
Samakov, SW Bulgaria. 23rd June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Samakov, SW Bulgaria. 23rd June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Pamporovo, Western Rhodopis, S Bulgaria. 21-06-2014.
Pamporovo, Western Rhodopis, S Bulgaria. 21-06-2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Yellow-rattle (Rhinanthus minor)
Flying: One generation, May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Chalky soils open dry grassy areas and coastal shingle-banks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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