Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09660 Grey Shoulder-knot Lithophane ornitopus, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2237 (ABH73.202)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species has a distinctive bold, black, antler-like mark at the base of the forewing.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 17-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, September-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and parkland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Grey Chi Antitype chi


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