Satellite (Eupsilia transversa, (Hufnagel, 1766))

Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2256 (ABH73.210) Satellite Eupsilia transversa, (Hufnagel, 1766)

Yellow Stigma Form, Great Staughton, ex Larva

Photo © Peter Bissell

Yellow Stigma Form, Great Staughton, ex Larva

Photo © Peter Bissell

pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Yellow Stigma Form, Great Staughton, ex Larva

Photo © Peter Bissell

Yellow Stigma Form, Great Staughton, ex Larva

Photo © Peter Bissell

White Stigma Form, Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

Monks Wood

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Monks Wood

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Monks Wood

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Monks Wood

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

on Wych Elm, Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

on Wych Elm, Great Staughton

General Information
The vernacular name of this species comes from the small 'satellites' either side of the stigma. The stigma vary in colour from white to orange and can be obscure, especially in worn individuals.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Field Maple (Acer campestre), elms (Ulmus spp.), broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late September-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 74 (27.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in March 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 January to 30 December

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 11 May to 11 June

Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Smooth

Colours:

Brown, black, white, red, orange

No. of Proleg Pairs:

2256 (ABH73.210) Satellite Eupsilia transversa, (Hufnagel, 1766)

KR09596