Kent Black Arches (Meganola albula, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to a vertical stem.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Dewberry (Rubus caesius), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Raspberry (Rubus idaeus), strawberries (Fragaria spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coastal heathland, grassland, shingle beaches and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula

10425 Kent Black Arches Meganola albula, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2076 (ABH74.002)