Noctuidae: Noctuinae

2140 (ABH73.337) White-marked Cerastis leucographa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR10225

Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
ex Roy Leverton, emerged March 2008.
ex Roy Leverton, emerged March 2008.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
ex Roy Leverton, emerged March 2008.
ex Roy Leverton, emerged March 2008.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
ex Roy Leverton, Spring 2007.
ex Roy Leverton, Spring 2007.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
ex Roy Leverton, Spring 2007.
ex Roy Leverton, Spring 2007.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 14-16mm
Foodplant(s): stitchworts (Stellaria spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), oaks (Quercus spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late March-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open broadleaved woodland, hedgerows and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 1979

Recorded date range (Adult): 23 April to 23 April


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5