Lesser Treble-bar (Aplocera efformata, (Guenée, [1858]))

General Information
This species is slightly smaller than Treble Bar and is less common.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Field margins, woodland rides and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Treble Bar Aplocera plagiata

70.193 (BF1868) Lesser Treble-bar Aplocera efformata, (Guenée, [1858])

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