Chimabachidae

02232 Diurnea lipsiella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF0664 (ABH29.002)

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General Information

The females of this species are much smaller than the males and, similar to D. fagella, have under-developed wings. Males fly at night and often for several hours in the afternoon on warm windless days.

Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 22-25mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Flying: One generation, October-November
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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