Dot Moth (Melanchra persicariae, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), Broad-leaved Dock (Rumex obtusifolius), groundsels (Senecio spp.), White Clover (Trifolium repens), Ivy (Hedera helix), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Elder (Sambucus nigra), willows (Salix spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, hedgerows and open woodland.

Regional Information

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73.270 (BF2155) Dot Moth Melanchra persicariae, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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