Noctuidae: Acronictinae

08780 Poplar Grey Subacronicta megacephala (=Acronicta), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2278 (ABH73.046)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This is one of several powdery-looking greyish moths which can be difficult to distinguish. However, this species has a distinctly round whitish orbicular stigma with a darker centre and whitish hindwings.

 

Pupates in a crevice, usually in tree-bark.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): poplars (Populus spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, fens, heathland, scrub, grassland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 3rd July 2016. MV trap.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 3rd July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Sycamore Acronicta aceris
nr Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, 27th May 2018. Light trap.
nr Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, 27th May 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis
nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 7th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Coronet Craniophora ligustri


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