Broad-barred White (Hecatera bicolorata, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.), hawk's-beards (Crepis spp.), Perennial Sow-thistle (Sonchus arvensis), herbaceous plants
Flying: One/two generations, late May-July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coastal dunes, shingle, grassland and limestone chalk downland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns. 21st July 2012. Light trap.

Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea

09928 Broad-barred White Hecatera bicolorata, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2164 (ABH73.279)