Geometridae: Larentiinae

08419 Argent and Sable Rheumaptera hastata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1787 (ABH70.120)

East Pirin Mtns., 8th July 2011
East Pirin Mtns., 8th July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
East Pirin Mtns., 8th July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 16-19mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland clearings.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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