Geometridae: Larentiinae

08274 Small Argent and Sable Epirrhoe tristata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1737 (ABH70.060)

Vitisha Mountain, Bulgaria. 20-06-2005.
Vitisha Mountain, Bulgaria. 20-06-2005.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Vitisha Mountain, Bulgaria. 20-06-2005.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates on the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 11-13mm
Foodplant(s): Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile)
Flying: One/two generations, late May-early July and August

Habitat

Moorland and heathland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 July to 19 July



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