Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09984 Dot Moth Melanchra persicariae, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF2155 (ABH73.270)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), Broad-leaved Dock (Rumex obtusifolius), groundsels (Senecio spp.), White Clover (Trifolium repens), Ivy (Hedera helix), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Elder (Sambucus nigra), willows (Salix spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, hedgerows and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5