Noctuidae: Acronictinae

08789 Coronet Craniophora ligustri, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2291 (ABH73.047)

nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in moss at the base of a tree trunk.

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

Forewing length: 17-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, scrub on chalky soil and fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Poplar Grey Subacronicta megacephala (=Acronicta)
nr Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, 27th May 2018. Light trap.
nr Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, 27th May 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis


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