Arctiidae: Lithosiinae

10466 Round-winged Muslin Thumatha senex, (Hübner, [1808])

BF2035 (ABH72.037)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in vegetation close to the ground.

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

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, moss
Flying: One generation, late June-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Fens, bogs, damp grassland, marshes and coastal dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Muslin Footman Nudaria mundana


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5