Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09919 Beautiful Brocade Lacanobia contigua, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2156 (ABH73.265)

Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 11th July 2011.
Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 11th July 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Rila Mtns., Bulgaria. 11th July 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2011. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria), Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, moorland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Light Brocade Lacanobia w-latinum
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pale-shouldered Brocade Lacanobia thalassina


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, green, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5