Lesser Treble-bar (Aplocera efformata, (Guenée, [1858]))

General Information
This species is slightly smaller than Treble Bar and is less common.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Field margins, woodland rides and grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2008

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 May to 01 October

Similar Species

ex. larva, Bedford Purlieus, August 2011

Treble Bar Aplocera plagiata

1868 (ABH70.193) Lesser Treble-bar Aplocera efformata, (Guenée, [1858])

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