Poplar Grey (Subacronicta megacephala (=Acronicta), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

This is one of several powdery-looking greyish moths which can be difficult to distinguish. However, this species has a distinctly round whitish orbicular stigma with a darker centre and whitish hindwings.

Pupates in a crevice, usually in tree-bark.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): poplars (Populus spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, fens, heathland, scrub, grassland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 3rd July 2016. MV trap.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Sycamore Acronicta aceris

nr Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, 27th May 2018. Light trap.

Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis

nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.

Coronet Craniophora ligustri

08780 Poplar Grey Subacronicta megacephala (=Acronicta), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2278 (ABH73.046)