Scarce Silver-lines (Bena bicolorana, (Fuessly, 1775))

General Information
Pupates in a cocoon attached to the underside of a leaf.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland with scrub oak.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

With lumps, bumps or horn(s)

Colours:

Green, yellow, brown, orange, white

No. of Proleg Pairs:

74.007 (BF2421) Scarce Silver-lines Bena bicolorana, (Fuessly, 1775)

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