Latticed Heath (Chiasmia clathrata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is a highly variable species with several named forms and subspecies. The ground colour vanges from yellowish to white.

Pupates underground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 11-15mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), trefoils (Lotus spp.), Lucerne (Medicago sativa)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-September
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open habitats, grassland, fens and heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 100 (37%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 April to 19 September

Similar Species

Female, Carmarthenshire

Common Heath Ematurga atomaria

1894 (ABH70.218) Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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