Geometridae: Sterrhinae

08045 Lace Border Scopula ornata, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1687 (ABH70.021)

near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Flies from dusk.

 

Pupates on the ground.

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

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): thymes (Thymus spp.), Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare), herbs
Flying: Two generations, May-June and mid July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Chalk grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 July to 21 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, red, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2