Noctuidae: Catocalinae

08965 Four-spotted Tyta luctuosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2465 (ABH73.031)

near Stara Kresna, 12th May 2014.
near Stara Kresna, 12th May 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
near Stara Kresna, 12th May 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap.
Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Gotse Delchev, 3rd May 2014. Light trap.
Gotse Delchev, 3rd May 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species flies on sunny days and is a very distinctive mainly black moth with four large white spots.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Flying: One/two generations, mid May-early July and late July-late August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Hot, well-drained grassland, verges, field margins, embankments and waste ground.

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (0.3%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 June to 18 July



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