Olive (Ipimorpha subtusa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, fens, shelterbelts, lakesides, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 54 (20%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 June to 13 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 04 June to 04 June

Similar Species

Carmarthenshire

Double Kidney Ipimorpha retusa

2312 (ABH73.213) Olive Ipimorpha subtusa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR09528