Geometridae: Ennominae

1938 (ABH70.262) Bordered Grey Selidosema brunnearia, (Villers, 1789)

KR07767

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 16-22mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Heathland, calcareous grassland and sand dunes.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in


Nationally Scarce A

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, brown, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2