Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2230 (ABH73.230) Feathered Brindle Aporophyla australis, (Boisduval, 1829)

KR09647

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Pupates in loose soil or moss.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Campion (Silene uniflora), Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia), low-growing plants, grasses
Flying: One generation, late August-early October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Vegetated shingle beaches and sand-dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta

Nationally Scarce B

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