Yellow Belle (Aspitates ochrearia (=Semiaspilates), (Rossi, 1794))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), clovers (Trifolium spp.), trefoils (Lotus spp.), Common Restharrow (Ononis repens), Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), Beaked Hawk's-beard (Crepis vesicaria), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Coastal areas, heathland and grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 June to 26 August

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1968 (ABH70.294) Yellow Belle Aspitates ochrearia (=Semiaspilates), (Rossi, 1794)

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