Geometridae: Ennominae

07630 Lilac Beauty Apeira syringaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1910 (ABH70.231)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates high up on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-22mm.
Foodplant(s): honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
Flying: One/two generations, late June-July and August-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2