Erebidae: Lymantriinae

10375 Black Arches Lymantria monacha, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2033 (ABH72.010)

Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
Kartala, Rila Mtns., 20th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in a crevice in bark or in foliage.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: M 18-20mm. F 20-28mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Aspen (Populus tremula), pines (Pinus spp.), spruces (Picea spp.)
Flying: One generation, late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Mature woodland, heathland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Madzharovo, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 22nd June 2005
Madzharovo, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 22nd June 2005
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Gypsy Moth Lymantria dispar


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, white, black, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5