Nolidae: Chloephorinae

10449 Scarce Silver-lines Bena bicolorana, (Fuessly, 1775)

BF2421 (ABH74.007)

Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 25th June 2017.
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 25th June 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria. 25th June 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the underside of a leaf.

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

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland with scrub oak.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, yellow, brown, orange, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5