Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09544 Heart Moth Dicycla oo, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2315 (ABH73.218)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Recorded at light traps, sometimes in numbers, at widespread locations across Bulgaria. Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Widespread in oak woodlands

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.


Least Concern

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5