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07802 Grey Birch
Aethalura punctulata
, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
BF1951 (ABH70.274)
2010-2016
2017
2018
2019
General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day
Forewing length:
13-16mm.
Foodplant(s):
Downy Birch
(Betula pubescens
), Silver Birch
(Betula pendula
), Alder
(Alnus glutinosa
)
Flying:
One generation, May-June
UK Presence:
Resident
National status:
Habitat
Birch woodland and scrub.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.
Similar Species
Slavyanaka, SW Bulgaria. 9th June 2012. Light trap.
Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Brussels Lace
Cleorodes lichenaria
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2