Grey Birch (Aethalura punctulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

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.

Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria

07802 Grey Birch Aethalura punctulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1951 (ABH70.274)