Noctuidae: Hadeninae

10041 Blossom Underwing Orthosia miniosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2183 (ABH73.243)

Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, early March-late April
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Mature oak woodland and old hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019. Final instar, dark form.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019. Final instar, dark form.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, blue, yellow, red, black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5