Brown Scallop (Philereme vetulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 48 (17.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 03 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 13 May to 19 May

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Dark Umber Philereme transversata

Woodwalton Marsh

Dentated Pug Anticollix sparsata

1791 (ABH70.118) Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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