White-barred Clearwing (Synanthedon spheciformis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This is a relatively large and dark species.

Overwinters as a larva at least twice.

Pheromone attractants: tip.

Moth activity times: 9:30-18:00, peak 11:00-16:00.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, May-July
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Heathland, Alder groves, woodland edges, streamsides etc.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

0375 (ABH52.006) White-barred Clearwing Synanthedon spheciformis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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