Noctuidae: Plusiinae

09051 Dewick's Plusia Macdunnoughia confusa, (Stephens, 1850)

BF2436 (ABH73.010)

nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), mayweeds (Matricaria spp.), Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), wormwoods (Artemesia spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 16th July 2014.
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 16th July 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Gold Spangle Autographa bractea
Golden Twin-spot Chrysodeixis chalcites

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3