Geometridae: Ennominae

07939 Grass Wave Perconia strigillaria, (Hübner, [1787])

BF1970 (ABH70.295)

Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015. Male.
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Smolyan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013. Female.
Smolyan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the food plant.

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

Forewing length: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Petty Whin (Genista anglica)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Lowland heath and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 June to 30 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2