Geometridae: Geometrinae

70.300 (BF1667) Blotched Emerald Comibaena bajularia, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR07971

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General Information

Pupates in oak leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Established mature woodland and nearby hedgerow oaks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
brown, red, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2