Notodontidae: Notodontinae

08719 Pebble Prominent Notodonta ziczac, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2003 (ABH71.013)

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General Information

Larvae vary greatly in colour from bright orange to dull grey.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 17-24mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, woodland, scrub, fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
grey, orange, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5