Rosy Marbled (Elaphria venustula, (Hübner, 1790))

General Information
Pupates amongst the roots of the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Tormentil (Potentilla erecta), Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans)
Flying: One generation, late May-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Dry open woodland on acid soil, heathland, grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 June to 02 July

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Burnet Companion Euclidia glyphica

2396 (ABH73.091) Rosy Marbled Elaphria venustula, (Hübner, 1790)

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