Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09985 Broom Moth Ceramica pisi (=Melanchra), (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2163 (ABH73.271)

Govedartsi, Rila Mtns., 9th July 2015. MV trap.
Govedartsi, Rila Mtns., 9th July 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Govedartsi, Rila Mtns., 9th July 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This is a very variable species, with the ground colour varying between greyish brown to a dark chestnut colour.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sallows (Salix spp.), Sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open habitats including heathland, grassland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5