Noctuidae: Cuculliinae

09199 Shark Cucullia umbratica, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2216 (ABH73.052)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 22-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Perennial Sow-thistle (Sonchus arvensis), Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa), hawk's-beards (Crepis spp.), hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.)
Flying: One generation, late June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open ground, coastal vegetated shingle, grassland, fens and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Chamomile Shark Cucullia chamomillae


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, orange, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5