The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

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

Forewing length: 14-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Fat-hen (Chenopodium album), willowherbs (Epilobium spp.), St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.), Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba), Black Bindweed (Fallopia convolvulus), Tamarisk (Tamarix gallica), English Elm (Ulmus procera), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, May-late July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, cultivated land, heathland and woodland rides.

Regional Information

Recorded in 149 (55.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 January to 06 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 July to 19 September

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