Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09993 Grey Arches Polia nebulosa, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2150 (ABH73.261)

nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species ranges in ground colour from creamy-white to dark brown or blackish.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 21-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), birches (Betula spp.), honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), docks (Rumex spp.), woody and low-growing herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Great Brocade Eurois occulta


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