Gothic (Naenia typica, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-22mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), willowherbs (Epilobium spp.), cleavers (Galium aparine), sallows (Salix spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Apple (Malus domestica), buddleas (Buddlea spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Waste ground, suburban habitats, damp habitats, wet meadows and marshes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 57 (21.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2017

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 June to 08 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 25 April to 25 April

Similar Species

Dospat, Bulgaria, July 2008

Bordered Gothic Sideridis reticulata (=Heliophobus)

Female, Great Staughton, September 2011

Feathered Gothic Tholera decimalis

2136 (ABH73.368) Gothic Naenia typica, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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