Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09676 Early Grey Xylocampa areola, (Esper, 1789)

BF2243 (ABH73.069)

 2010-2016
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 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)
Flying: One generation, February-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, heathland, scrub, fens, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Shears Hada plebeja (=nana)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, yellow, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5