Erebidae: Lymantriidae

2027 (ABH72.016) Dark Tussock Dicallomera fascelina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Alibotush Mtn, Bulgaria, July 2009
Alibotush Mtn, Bulgaria, July 2009
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Alibotush Mtn, Bulgaria, July 2009
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Bulgaria, July 2006
Bulgaria, July 2006
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

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

Forewing length: 18-28mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), willows (Salix spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Heath, moor and coastal sand-dunes.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in July 1973

Recorded date range (Adult): 05 July to 05 July

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Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
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Great Staughton, June 2011
Great Staughton, June 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, yellow, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5