Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09651 Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra, (Haworth, 1809)

BF2232 (ABH73.233)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 17-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), clovers (Trifolium spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, grassland, road-side verges, woodland rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta


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