Erebidae: Arctiinae

72.025 (BF2056) Wood Tiger Parasemia plantaginis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR10557

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General Information

Pupates in a cocoon amongst plant stems.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Greater Plantain (Plantago major), Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor), groundsels (Senecio spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Moorland, woodland, downland and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, brown, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5