Geometridae: Larentiinae

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

BF1791 (ABH70.118)

Kotel, central Stara Planina. 16-06-2018. Light trap.
Kotel, central Stara Planina. 16-06-2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kotel, central Stara Planina. 16-06-2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Kotel, Central Stara Planina, Bulgaria. 18-06-2018. Light trap.
Kotel, Central Stara Planina, Bulgaria. 18-06-2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

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.
near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dentated Pug Anticollix sparsata


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