Geometridae: Larentiinae

08241 July Belle Scotopteryx luridata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

BF1734 (ABH70.041)

Stara Planina, Serbia, 29th June 2017.
Stara Planina, Serbia, 29th June 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Stara Planina, Serbia, 29th June 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Petty Whin (Genista anglica), Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Downland and commons.

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 08 July

Similar Species
Lead Belle Scotopteryx mucronata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2