Geometridae: Ennominae

07790 Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria, (Hufnagel, 1767)

BF1945 (ABH70.288)

Slavyanaka, SW Bulgaria. 9th June 2012. Light trap.
Slavyanaka, SW Bulgaria. 9th June 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Slavyanaka, SW Bulgaria. 9th June 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Unusually for members of this family, this species feeds on lichens.

 

Pupates in a cocoon in lichen.

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

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen
Flying: One generation, June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Dense scrub and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Brindled White-spot Parectropis similaria
Grey Birch Aethalura punctulata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Grey, green, black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2