Geometridae: Ennominae

07784 Pale Oak Beauty Hypomecis punctinalis, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1944 (ABH70.268)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 6th July 2016. MV trap.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 6th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 6th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Arda river valley, E. Rhodopis.16-05-2019. Light trap. Male.
Arda river valley, E. Rhodopis.16-05-2019. Light trap. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species has a variable ground colour.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 22-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), birches (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 July to 20 July

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 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2