Noctuidae: Hadeninae

10043 Lead-coloured Drab Orthosia populeti, (Fabricius, 1781)

BF2185 (ABH73.246)

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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): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: One generation, March-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Clouded Drab Orthosia incerta
Northern Drab Orthosia opima
Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Green, white, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5