Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09927 Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2165 (ABH73.280)

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns. 21st July 2012. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns. 21st July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns. 21st July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019
Sarafovo, Bourgas (Black Sea coast). 25th MAy 2018. Light trap.
Sarafovo, Bourgas (Black Sea coast). 25th MAy 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Cherven, nera Asenovgrad. 26th May 2018. Light trap.
Cherven, nera Asenovgrad. 26th May 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola), Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Disturbed ground, road verges, rough open ground and brown-field sites.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Large Ranunculus Polymixis flavicincta
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 10th June 2016.
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 10th June 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Broad-barred White Hecatera bicolorata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, red, green, black, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5