Geometridae: Larentiinae

08393 Ruddy Highflyer Hydriomena ruberata, (Freyer, [1831])

BF1779 (ABH70.076)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open habitats and marshes.

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
July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata
May Highflyer Hydriomena impluviata


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