Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09601 Dark Chestnut Conistra ligula, (Esper, 1791)

BF2259 (ABH73.195)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species is similar, but less common than the Chestnut, C.vaccinii.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), docks (Rumex spp.)
Flying: One generation, October-February (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland and open habitats and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Chestnut Conistra vaccinii
Red-headed Chestnut Conistra erythrocephala


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