Suspected (Parastichtis suspecta, (Hübner, [1817]))

General Information

This species is quite variable and there are a number of forms ranging from quite plain to more variegated examples.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Fens, carr, woodland, heathland, scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis

Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma

09536 Suspected Parastichtis suspecta, (Hübner, [1817])

BF2268 (ABH73.221)