Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09483 Brown Rustic Rusina ferruginea, (Esper, 1785)

BF2302 (ABH73.102)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This is a sexually dimorphic species, the males having broader and squarer forewings than the female and feathery antennae.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.

Forewing length: M 16-18mm. F 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): vetches (Vicia spp.), plantains (Plantago spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), Bistort (Persicaria bistorta), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, scrub, grassland and fen areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Square-spot Rustic Xestia xanthographa


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