Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09611 Red-headed Chestnut Conistra erythrocephala, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2261 (ABH73.198)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species is larger than the other chestnuts. It has two or three small black markings in the orbicular stigma, which are diagnostic.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-17mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), plantains (Plantago spp.), bedstraws (Galium spp.), violets (Viola spp.)
Flying: One generation, late September-November and March-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Chestnut Conistra vaccinii
Dark Chestnut Conistra ligula

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, red, yellow, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5