Erebidae: Erebinae

2456 (ABH72.086) Lunar Double-stripe Minucia lunaris, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08897

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

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 23-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
Flying: One generation, mid May-late June
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Young oak regrowth in open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.


Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Brown, grey, black, red, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5