Geometridae: Ennominae

07775 Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata, (Clerck, 1759)

BF1940 (ABH70.264)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 18-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Yew (Taxus baccata), larches (Larix spp.), pines (Pinus spp.), firs (Abies spp.), spruces (Picea spp.), coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, late June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Deciduous and coniferous woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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Melnik, 4th June 2019. Light trap.
Melnik, 4th June 2019. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2