Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2097 (ABH73.111) Purple Cloud Actinotia polyodon, (Clerck, 1759)

KR09515

Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Disturbed open ground.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.


Uncommon/Rare