Gothic (Naenia typica, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-22mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), willowherbs (Epilobium spp.), cleavers (Galium aparine), sallows (Salix spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Apple (Malus domestica), buddleas (Buddlea spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Waste ground, suburban habitats, damp habitats, wet meadows and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011

Bordered Gothic Sideridis reticulata (=Heliophobus)

Feathered Gothic Tholera decimalis

10228 Gothic Naenia typica, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2136 (ABH73.368)