Mother Shipton (Euclidia mi (=Callistege), (Clerck, 1759))

General Information

The vernacular name of this species refers to the forewing markings which appear to show an old lady or witch's head, refering to 'Old Mother Shipton', the 16th century Yorkshire witch.

Pupates between grass stems or in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), Lucerne (Medicago sativa), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Black Medick (Medicago lupulina), Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, early May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, heathland and meadows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 61 (22.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 April to 01 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 18 May to 22 May

2462 (ABH72.084) Mother Shipton Euclidia mi (=Callistege), (Clerck, 1759)

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