Erebidae: Lymantriinae

10392 Dark Tussock Dicallomera fascelina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2027 (ABH72.016)

Varshets, NW Bulgaria. 15th July 2012. Light trap.
Varshets, NW Bulgaria. 15th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Varshets, NW Bulgaria. 15th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Slavyanka Mtn., 15th July 2009.
Slavyanka Mtn., 15th July 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dupnitsa, SW Bulgaria, 8th July 2006
Dupnitsa, SW Bulgaria, 8th July 2006
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

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

Forewing length: 18-28mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), willows (Salix spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heath, moor and coastal sand-dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Lobster Moth Stauropus fagi
Pale Tussock Calliteara pudibunda


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, yellow, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5