Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09694 Merveille du Jour Griposia aprilina (=Dichonia), (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2247 (ABH73.224)

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General Information

Pupates underground close to a tree trunk.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 18-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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