Aethes margaritana, (Haworth, 1811)

General Information

This is a distinctive species with a characteristic silver-white ground colour and sharply contrasting deep ochreous markings.

Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), Scented Mayweed (Matricaria recutita), Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status:

Habitat

Chalk grassland and vegetated shingle beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

04303 Aethes margaritana, (Haworth, 1811)

BF0948 (ABH49.118)