Geometridae: Ennominae

07609 Horse Chestnut Pachycnemia hippocastanaria, (Hübner, [1799])

BF1905 (ABH70.225)

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 2017
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 2019

General Information

Pupates underground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
Flying: Two generations, April-May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Lowland heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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