Heart Moth (Dicycla oo, (Linnaeus, 1758))

Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09544 Heart Moth Dicycla oo, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2315 (ABH73.218)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

2010-2016

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2018

2019

General Information

Recorded at light traps, sometimes in numbers, at widespread locations across Bulgaria. Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Widespread in oak woodlands

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Least Concern

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Smooth

Colours:

Black, white

No. of Proleg Pairs: