Erebidae: Arctiinae

10557 Wood Tiger Parasemia plantaginis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2056 (ABH72.025)

Orelek, South Pirin Mtns., 4th July 2011
Orelek, South Pirin Mtns., 4th July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Orelek, South Pirin Mtns., 4th July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Dobrostan plateau, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 30th July 2012.
Dobrostan plateau, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 30th July 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets-Musala, Rila Mtns., 13th July 2014.
Borovets-Musala, Rila Mtns., 13th July 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in a cocoon amongst plant stems.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Greater Plantain (Plantago major), Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor), groundsels (Senecio spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Moorland, woodland, downland and grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 8 (0.4%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 18 June to 23 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, brown, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5