Tissue (Triphosa dubitata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 19-22mm.
Foodplant(s): Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
Flying: One generation, August-October and April-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, chalk and limestone areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.123 (BF1790) Tissue Triphosa dubitata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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