Drepanidae: Thyatirinae

07483 Buff Arches Habrosyne pyritoides, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF1653 (ABH65.009)

Gotse Delchev, 4th May 2014. Light trap.
Gotse Delchev, 4th May 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Gotse Delchev, 4th May 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Dewberry (Rubus caesius), Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, scrub, gardens seeming to prefer bramble under trees.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
red, brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5