Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09939 Varied Coronet Hadena compta, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2170 (ABH73.282)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Sweet-William (Dianthus barbatus), Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris)
Flying: One/two generations, June-July and September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, grassland, fens and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Marbled Coronet Hadena confusa


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