Nolidae

2078 (ABH74.004) Least Black Arches Nola confusalis, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847)

KR10429

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood, April 2006
Monks Wood, April 2006
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, 11th April 2020. MV trap.
Hemingford Grey, 11th April 2020. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to a twig.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), lime (Tilia spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland and other wooded areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 59 (21.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 April to 08 July

Similar Species
Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, black, orange, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4