Dingy Mocha (Cyclophora pendularia, (Clerck, 1759))

General Information

Pupates attached to a leaf by silken threads.

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

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Eared Willow (Salix aurita), Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)
Flying: Two generations, May-early June and July-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Sallow scrub on open heathland and damp grassland not shaded by other trees.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

08012 Dingy Mocha Cyclophora pendularia, (Clerck, 1759)

BF1675 (ABH70.030)