Geometridae: Ennominae

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

BF1951 (ABH70.274)

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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.
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