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Site contains: 62 butterflies, 710 macro moths, 1151 micro moths, 1138513 records & 6422 photos.
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2079 (ABH74.005) Scarce Black Arches
Nola aerugula
, (Hübner, 1793)
KR10431
pre-2000
2000-2009
2010-2019
2020-onwards
General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day
Forewing length:
8-9mm.
Foodplant(s):
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil
(Lotus corniculatus
), clovers
(Trifolium spp.
)
Flying:
One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence:
Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status:
Uncommon/Rare
Habitat
Sand-dunes.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.
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Least Black Arches
Nola confusalis
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, orange, pink, black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4