Geometridae: Sterrhinae

1678 (ABH70.033) Blair's Mocha Cyclophora puppillaria, (Hübner, [1799])

KR08017

Madzharovo, Bulgaria. 17-06-2015. Light trap.
Madzharovo, Bulgaria. 17-06-2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Madzharovo, Bulgaria. 17-06-2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Chuchuligovo, Bulgaria, June 2006
Chuchuligovo, Bulgaria, June 2006
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Holm Oak (Quercus ilex), Strawberry-tree (Arbutus unedo), Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), myrtles (Myrica spp.)
Flying: Arriving August-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Usually coastal areas, but occasionally woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 November to 04 November

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Arda river valley. 05-07-2016. Light trap.
Arda river valley. 05-07-2016. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2013
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Clay Triple-lines Cyclophora linearia

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, brown, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2