Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09964 Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2168 (ABH73.287)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Spanish Catchfly (Silene otites)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
National status: Extinct

Habitat

Road verges, open grassland and woodland edges.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dusky Sallow Eremobia ochroleuca
Tawny Shears Hadena perplexa

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