Geometridae: Larentiinae

08660 Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria, (Hufnagel, 1767)

BF1876 (ABH70.114)

nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 12 July 2012. Light trap.
Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 12 July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Maple (Acer campestre), Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2