Star-wort (Cucullia asteris, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This species is one of the larger 'sharks'.

Pupates on the ground or in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Aster (Aster tripolium), Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), Goldenrod (Solidago virguarea)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal saltmarshes and woodland rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Mullein Cucillia verbasci (=Shargacucullia)

2217 (ABH73.055) Star-wort Cucullia asteris, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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