Golden-rod Brindle (Xylena solidaginis (=Lithomoia), (Hübner, [1803]))

General Information
Pupates under moss or in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cowberry (Vaccinium vitus-idaea), Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), willows (Salix spp.), birches (Betula spp.), moorland plants
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Moorland, scrub and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species

Sword-grass Xylena exsoleta

2233 (ABH73.207) Golden-rod Brindle Xylena solidaginis (=Lithomoia), (Hübner, [1803])

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