Geometridae: Ennominae

07524 Clouded Magpie Abraxas sylvata, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1885 (ABH70.206)

 2010-2016
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 2019

General Information

This species is unlikely to be confused with any other except the much larger Magpie (A. grossulariata).

 

Pupates underground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 18-22mm.
Foodplant(s): Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra), English Elm (Ulmus procera), Japanese Golden Elm (Ulmus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, parkland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Magpie Moth Abraxas grossulariata


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