Noctuidae: Hadeninae

2142 (ABH73.257) Beautiful Yellow Underwing Anarta myrtilli, (Linnaeus, 1761)

KR09907

ex larva Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Photo 24-05-2018.
ex larva Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Photo 24-05-2018.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex larva Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Photo 24-05-2018.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
ex larva Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Photo 24-05-2018.
ex larva Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Photo 24-05-2018.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Final instar. Photo: 16-06-2018.
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Final instar. Photo: 16-06-2018.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Early instar. Photo: 04-09-2017.
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Early instar. Photo: 04-09-2017.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Mid instar. Photo: 04-09-2017.
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Mid instar. Photo: 04-09-2017.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Mid instar. Photo: 04-09-2017.
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Mid instar. Photo: 04-09-2017.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Final instar. Photo: 23-09-2017.
ex Dersingham Bog, Norfolk. Final instar. Photo: 23-09-2017.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
Rhinogs, N Wales, July 2010
Rhinogs, N Wales, July 2010
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Rhinogs, N Wales, July 2010
Rhinogs, N Wales, July 2010
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
ex Kirkby Moor, Lincs. (S. Hand) Photo 22-08-2020.
ex Kirkby Moor, Lincs. (S. Hand) Photo 22-08-2020.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
ex Kirkby Moor, Lincs. (S. Hand) Photo 22-08-2020.
ex Kirkby Moor, Lincs. (S. Hand) Photo 22-08-2020.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bell Heather (Erica cinerea)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, late April-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in July 1974

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 July to 30 July

Similar Species
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
True Lover's Knot Lycophotia porphyrea


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