Noctuidae: Cuculliinae

09221 Star-wort Cucullia asteris, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2217 (ABH73.055)

Gotse Delchev, SW Bulgaria, 3rd July 2011
Gotse Delchev, SW Bulgaria, 3rd July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Gotse Delchev, SW Bulgaria, 3rd July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

This species is one of the larger 'sharks'.

 

Pupates on the ground or in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Aster (Aster tripolium), Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), Goldenrod (Solidago virguarea)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
National status:

Habitat

Coastal saltmarshes and woodland rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Kresna Gorge, 12th May 2014.
Kresna Gorge, 12th May 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Mullein Cucillia verbasci (=Shargacucullia)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, purple, yellow, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5