Small Seraphim (Pterapherapteryx sexalata, (Retzius, 1783))

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), White Willow (Salix alba)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Damp woodland, scrub, fens, heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

08675 Small Seraphim Pterapherapteryx sexalata, (Retzius, 1783)

BF1882 (ABH70.199)