Oak Beauty (Biston strataria, (Hufnagel, 1767))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 17-27mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Aspen (Populus tremula), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), elms (Ulmus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, late February-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Deciduous woodland and suburban habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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Peppered Moth Biston betularia

70.251 (BF1930) Oak Beauty Biston strataria, (Hufnagel, 1767)

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