Small Ranunculus (Hecatera dysodea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

Noctuidae: Hadeninae

2165 (ABH73.280) Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Cambridge

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Cambridge

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pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

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Hemingford Grey, ex larva collected 21st July 2018

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Hemingford Grey, ex larva collected 21st July 2018

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Hemingford Grey as larva Aug 2023. Em late June 2024

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Hemingford Grey as larva Aug 2023. Em 05-07-2024

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Hemingford Grey 21st July 2018.

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Hemingford Grey, 23-08-2023, on Prickly Lettuce. Photo 28/8

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General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola), Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Proposed Red Data Book

Habitat

Disturbed ground, road verges, rough open ground and brown-field sites.

Regional Information

Recorded in 18 (6.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 June to 16 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 21 July to 23 August

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Broad-barred White Hecatera bicolorata

Great Staughton

Large Ranunculus Polymixis flavicincta

Proposed Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Smooth

Colours:

Brown, red, green, black, yellow

No. of Proleg Pairs:

2165 (ABH73.280) Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR09927