Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09741 Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (=Blepharita), (Esper, 1790)

BF2250 (ABH73.238)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris), broadleaved shrubs, grasses
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, chalky downland and fenland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pale-shouldered Brocade Lacanobia thalassina
Cabbage Moth Mamestra brassicae


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow, pink, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5