Mottled Umber (Erannis defoliaria, (Clerck, 1759))

General Information
The male of this species is a quite variable. The females are completely wingless.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 18-25mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Apple (Malus domestica), Dog-rose (Rosa canina), Goat Willow (Salix caprea), maples (Acer spp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa), elms (Ulmus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, October-January
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Spring Usher Agriopis leucophaearia

Scarce Umber Agriopis aurantiaria

Dotted Border Agriopis marginaria

07699 Mottled Umber Erannis defoliaria, (Clerck, 1759)

BF1935 (ABH70.256)