Geometridae: Ennominae

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

BF1902 (ABH70.222)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

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.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2