Notodontidae: Notodontinae

2001 (ABH71.014) Large Dark Prominent Notodonta torva, (Hübner, [1803])

KR08717

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-25mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Damp woodland and peat bogs.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4