Brick (Agrochola circellaris, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information

This is one of several similar, orange-coloured species which emerge during the autumn.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, September-early December
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, parkland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 80 (29.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 July to 03 December

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 08 April to 08 April

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