Geometridae: Ennominae

1970 (ABH70.295) Grass Wave Perconia strigillaria, (Hübner, [1787])

KR07939

Bulgaria
Bulgaria
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bulgaria
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-20mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Petty Whin (Genista anglica)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Lowland heath and open woodland.

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2