Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09752 Light Arches Apamea lithoxylaea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2322 (ABH73.163)

Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015.
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 18-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Annual Meadow-grass (Poa annua), grasses
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, woodland rides and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Reddish Light Arches Apamea sublustris


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Yellow, brown, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5