Marbled Coronet (Hadena confusa, (Hufnagel, 1766))

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

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): campions (Silene spp.), Rock Sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola), coastal spurreys (Spergularia spp.)
Flying: One/two generations, late May-early July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open areas, chalky grassland and coastal habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 19 (7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 May to 05 August

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Varied Coronet Hadena compta

2171 (ABH73.283) Marbled Coronet Hadena confusa, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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