Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10082 Flame Axylia putris, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF2098 (ABH73.328)

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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.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), White Dead-nettle (Lamium album), Hedge Bedstraw (Galium mollugo), Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale), low-growing plants
Flying: One/two generations, June-July and September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, hedgerows, heathland and woodland edges.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Shuttle-shaped Dart Agrotis puta


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5