Geometridae: Sterrhinae

08017 Blair's Mocha Cyclophora puppillaria, (Hübner, [1799])

BF1678 (ABH70.033)

Madzjarovo, Bulgaria. 17-06-2015. Light trap.
Madzjarovo, Bulgaria. 17-06-2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Madzjarovo, Bulgaria. 17-06-2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Slavyanka, SW Bulgaria, 9th June 2012. Light trap.
Slavyanka, SW Bulgaria, 9th June 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 4th Aug. 2018. Light trap.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 4th Aug. 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Chuhuligovo, SW Bulgaria. 29th June 2007. Light trap.
Chuhuligovo, SW Bulgaria. 29th June 2007. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Holm Oak (Quercus ilex), Strawberry-tree (Arbutus unedo), Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), myrtles (Myrica spp.)
Flying: Arriving August-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Usually coastal areas, but occasionally woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 6th July 2016. Light trap.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopis, 6th July 2016. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
False Mocha Cyclophora porata
Slavyanka, SW Bulgaria, 9th June 2012. Light trap.
Slavyanka, SW Bulgaria, 9th June 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Clay Triple-lines Cyclophora linearia

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, brown, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2