Noctuidae: Xyleninae

73.118 (BF2367) Haworth's Minor Celaena haworthii, (Curtis, 1829)

KR09856

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General Information

Pupates close to the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium)
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Moorland, fens and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Crescent Helotropha leucostigma (=Celaena)

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, purple, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5