Geometridae: Larentiinae

08455 Rivulet Perizoma affinitata, (Stephens, 1831)

BF1802 (ABH70.132)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Campion (Silene dioica)
Flying: Two generations, late May-mid July and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland margins, hedgerows and grassy embankments.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
White-banded Carpet Spargania luctuata
Small Rivulet Perizoma alchemillata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
White, pink, black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2