Geometridae: Larentiinae

08661 Waved Carpet Hydrelia sylvata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1877 (ABH70.113)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa), birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Yellow, green, purple, brown, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2