Hepialidae

06777 Lappet Gastropacha quercifolia, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1642 (ABH66.012)

Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 11th June 2011.
Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 11th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 11th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Kyustendil, W Bulgaria, 4th July 2017. Light trap.
Kyustendil, W Bulgaria, 4th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

The females of this species are larger than the males. The moths resemble dried oak leaves when at rest.

 

Pupates in a cocoon attached to vegetation.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 28-42mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows, scrub, gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
grey, blue, orange, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5