Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09600 Chestnut Conistra vaccinii, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF2258 (ABH73.194)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), docks (Rumex spp.)
Flying: One generation, late September-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dark Chestnut Conistra ligula
Red-headed Chestnut Conistra erythrocephala


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