Geometridae: Larentiinae

08656 Small White Wave Asthena albulata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

BF1875 (ABH70.111)

Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis. 20-06-2015. Light trap.
Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis. 20-06-2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis. 20-06-2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), birches (Betula spp.), Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
Flying: One/two generations, May-early July and August-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and heathland habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 05 July to 05 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, red, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2