True Lover's Knot (Lycophotia porphyrea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bell Heather (Erica cinerea)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Moorland and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Beautiful Yellow Underwing Anarta myrtilli

Heath Rustic Xestia agathina

10113 True Lover's Knot Lycophotia porphyrea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2118 (ABH73.338)