Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2231a (ABH73.232) Northern Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lueneburgensis, (Freyer, 1848)

KR09650

Seghill, Northumberland 15-09-15
Seghill, Northumberland 15-09-15
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Seghill, Northumberland 15-09-15
 Photo © Ian Fisher
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Seghill, Northumberland 15-09-15
Seghill, Northumberland 15-09-15
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Durham
Durham
 Photo © Ian Fisher
Durham
Durham
 Photo © Ian Fisher

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 15-17mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, early August-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Moorland and rough grasses and rocky areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, black, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5