Alder Moth (Acronicta alni, (Linnaeus, 1767))

General Information
Pupates burrowing into decaying wood.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Goat Willow (Salix caprea), oaks (Quercus spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, heathland, carr, fens, and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 32 (11.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 April to 03 July

2281 (ABH73.036) Alder Moth Acronicta alni, (Linnaeus, 1767)

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