Common Heath (Ematurga atomaria, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

Pupates on or under the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), trefoils (Lotus spp.), clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heaths, moorland and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 7 (0.4%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 18 June to 22 July

Similar Species

Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata

07804 Common Heath Ematurga atomaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1952 (ABH70.275)