Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09957 Tawny Shears Hadena perplexa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2167 (ABH73.286)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This is an extremely variable species.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

 

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

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): campions (Silene spp.), Nottingham Catchfly (Silene nutans), Rock Sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola)
Flying: One/two generations, May-July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Dry grassy or stony habitats such as chalk downland and shingle beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Lychnis Hadena bicruris
Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis
Sand Dart Agrotis ripae


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5