Noctuidae: Metoponiinae

73.048 (BF2397) Small Yellow Underwing Panemeria tenebrata, (Scopoli, 1763)

KR09338

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 8-10mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Mouse-ear (seed capsules) (Cerastium fontanum), Field Mouse-ear (Cerastium arvense)
Flying: One generation, May-early June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Meadows and grassy downland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, yellow, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5