Erebidae: Lymantriinae

10414 White Satin Leucoma salicis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2031 (ABH72.009)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in a hairy cocoon in a crevice in bark or in foliage.

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

Forewing length: 18-27mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Poplar plantations, fens, carr.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Brown-tail Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Yellow-tail Euproctis similis


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, black, white, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5