Miller (Acronicta leporina, (Linnaeus, 1758))

Noctuidae: Acronictinae

2280 (ABH73.040) Miller Acronicta leporina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

Hemingford Grey, 2010

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Hemingford Grey, 25th June 2020. Light trap. Male.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Hemingford Grey

General Information
The typical pale grey form of this species, f.grisea, is the most common.

Pupates burrowed in decaying wood.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), willows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, heathland, fens, scrub and urban areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 67 (24.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 April to 18 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 02 July to 17 September

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Hairy

Colours:

Green, white, brown, yellow

No. of Proleg Pairs:

2280 (ABH73.040) Miller Acronicta leporina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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