Geometridae: Geometrinae

07971 Blotched Emerald Comibaena bajularia, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1667 (ABH70.300)

Primorsko, Black Sea coast. 21st May 2018. Light trap.
Primorsko, Black Sea coast. 21st May 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Primorsko, Black Sea coast. 21st May 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in oak leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Established mature woodland and nearby hedgerow oaks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
brown, red, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2