Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09724 Feathered Ranunculus Polymixis lichenea, (Hübner, [1813])

BF2255 (ABH73.235)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale), Sea Plantain (Plantago maritima), Thrift (Armeria maritima), Biting Stonecrop (Sedum acre), Wild Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, late August-early October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Mainly coastal areas, vegetated shingle, limestone and chalk slopes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Large Ranunculus Polymixis flavicincta


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