Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09642 Minor Shoulder-knot Brachylomia viminalis, (Fabricius, [1777])

BF2225 (ABH73.220)

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter on in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Grey Willow (Salix cinerea), willows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Wet woodland, marshland, fens, heathland and other damp areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 17th June 2015. MV trap.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 17th June 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, blue, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5