Geometridae: Larentiinae

08332 Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1756 (ABH70.091)

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General Information

Pupates on or below the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-18mm
Foodplant(s): Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Moorland, heathland and open woodland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 23 July to 23 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2