Geometridae: Ennominae

07647 Scalloped Hazel Odontopera bidentata, (Clerck, 1759)

BF1920 (ABH70.240)

Borovets, Rila Mountains, 12th July 2016. Male.
Borovets, Rila Mountains, 12th July 2016. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mountains, 12th July 2016. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Borovets, Rila Mountains, 12th July 2016. Male.
Borovets, Rila Mountains, 12th July 2016. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. Female. MV trap.
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. Female. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

This species has quite a variable ground colour, ranging from pale brown to almost black in colour.

 

Pupates in leaf litter.

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

Forewing length: 20-24mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), birches (Betula spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), oaks (Quercus spp.), willows (Salix spp.), lime (Tilia spp.), privets (Ligustrum spp.), coniferous trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap. Female.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Scalloped Oak Crocallis elinguaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2