Wormwood (Cucullia absinthii, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information

Pupates on or in the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): wormwoods (Artemesia spp.), Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, June-mid August
National status:

Habitat

Open areas with hard surfaces, cliffs, cuttings, car parks, railways, disused airfields etc.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

09183 Wormwood Cucullia absinthii, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF2211 (ABH73.050)