Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09918 Pale-shouldered Brocade Lacanobia thalassina, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2158 (ABH73.264)

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Apple (Malus domestica), sallows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One/two generations, May-late July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland, woodland, fens and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (=Blepharita)
Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa
Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 11th July 2011.
Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 11th July 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Beautiful Brocade Lacanobia contigua
Dog's Tooth Lacanobia suasa


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