Minor Shoulder-knot (Brachylomia viminalis, (Fabricius, [1777]))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter on in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Grey Willow (Salix cinerea), willows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Wet woodland, marshland, fens, heathland and other damp areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.220 (BF2225) Minor Shoulder-knot Brachylomia viminalis, (Fabricius, [1777])

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