Noctuidae: Hypeninae

09018 Lesser Belle Colobochyla salicalis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2472 (ABH72.068)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in a cocoon if silk and mascerated bark on the food plant.

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

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula)
Flying: One generation, late May-mid July
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Extinct

Habitat

Clearings and open rides in damp woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Beautiful Hook-tip Laspeyria flexula

Extinct
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Green, yellow, orange, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3