Chamomile Shark (Cucullia chamomillae, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil, sometimes for more than a year.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Scentless Mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum), Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open grassland and other rough, open, grassy areas with disturbed ground.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Shark Cucullia umbratica

09207 Chamomile Shark Cucullia chamomillae, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2214 (ABH73.053)