Erebidae: Hypeninae

72.004 (BF2480) Buttoned Snout Hypena rostralis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR08995

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General Information

Pupates on the underside of a leaf.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)
Flying: One generation, August-June (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Hedgerows, woodland fringes and ditches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Snout Hypena proboscidalis

Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, white, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4