Noctuidae: Catocalinae

08882 Light Crimson Underwing Catocala promissa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2454 (ABH72.082)

Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
Eastern Stara Planina, 17th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns. 6th July 2016. Light trap.
Eastern Rhodopi Mtns. 6th July 2016. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates between leaves of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 26-32mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid July-early September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, grey, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3