Geometridae: Ennominae

70.276 (BF1954) Bordered White Bupalus piniaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07822

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General Information

 This is a sexually dimorphic species with females showing more subdued colours.

 

Pupates in fallen conifer needles on or below ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 17-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Coniferous woodland and heaths.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2