Red Chestnut (Cerastis rubricosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This species appears during the first warm days of March and April.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late February-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland, gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 86 (31.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 February to 16 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 14 May to 14 May

2139 (ABH73.336) Red Chestnut Cerastis rubricosa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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