Brown Scallop (Philereme vetulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dark Umber Philereme transversata

near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.

Dentated Pug Anticollix sparsata

08432 Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1791 (ABH70.118)