Fern (Horisme tersata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba)
Flying: One generation, mid June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Calcareous soil.

Regional Information

Recorded in 22 (8.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 June to 27 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 04 June to 04 June

1782 (ABH70.127) Fern Horisme tersata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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