Noctuidae: Acronictinae

73.036 (BF2281) Alder Moth Acronicta alni, (Linnaeus, 1767)

KR08774

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General Information

Pupates burrowing into decaying wood.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Goat Willow (Salix caprea), oaks (Quercus spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, heathland, carr, fens, and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Black, yellow, brown, grey, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5