Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09527 Double Kidney Ipimorpha retusa, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF2311 (ABH73.212)

Varshets, NW Bulgaria, 30th June 2015. MV trap.
Varshets, NW Bulgaria, 30th June 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Varshets, NW Bulgaria, 30th June 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Arda valley, Easgtern Rhodopis, 29th June 2016. MV trap.
Arda valley, Easgtern Rhodopis, 29th June 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), Black Poplar (Populus nigra)
Flying: One generation, late July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Damp woodland, fens, riverbanks and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Olive Ipimorpha subtusa


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