Geometridae: Ennominae

07839 Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1962 (ABH70.284)

nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019


General Information

This species is quite variable. In addition to the nominate reddish form, there is a green form (f. prasinaria).

 

Pupates in fallen needles or leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 17-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Norway Spruce (Picea abies), coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coniferous woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (0.2%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 30 June to 23 July



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