Small White Wave (Asthena albulata, (Hufnagel, 1767))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), birches (Betula spp.), Wild Rose (Rosa acicularis)
Flying: One/two generations, May-early July and August-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and heathland habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 May to 26 August

1875 (ABH70.111) Small White Wave Asthena albulata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

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