Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2239 (ABH73.205) Nonconformist Lithophane lamda, (Fabricius, 1787)

KR09662

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

The early stages of this species have not been found in the wild in the UK.

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

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Bog Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum), Creeping Willow (Salix repens), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.


Uncommon/Rare
Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, blue, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5