Small Yellow Wave (Hydrelia flammeolaria, (Hufnagel, 1767))

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Maple (Acer campestre), Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 44 (16.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 May to 02 August

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1876 (ABH70.114) Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria, (Hufnagel, 1767)

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