Brown Silver-line (Petrophora chlorosata, (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information

Pupates underground.

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

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Flying: One generation, mid April-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

07596 Brown Silver-line Petrophora chlorosata, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1902 (ABH70.222)