Miller (Acronicta leporina, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
The typical pale grey form of this species, f.grisea, is the most common.

Pupates burrowed in decaying wood.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), willows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, heathland, fens, scrub and urban areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

73.040 (BF2280) Miller Acronicta leporina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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