Large Dark Prominent (Notodonta torva, (Hübner, [1803]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-25mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May and August
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Damp woodland and peat bogs.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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Photo © Peter Bissell

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2001 (ABH71.014) Large Dark Prominent Notodonta torva, (Hübner, [1803])

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