Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09991 Pale Shining Brown Polia bombycina, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2148 (ABH73.259)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019
Stara Planina, Serbia. 29th June 2017. Light trap.
Stara Planina, Serbia. 29th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Flying: One generation, early June-mid July
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Open light chalky soils, rough scrubby grassland and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dark Arches Apamea monoglypha
Reddish Light Arches Apamea sublustris
Large Nutmeg Apamea anceps


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey, orange, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5