Erebidae: Erebinae

72.076 (BF2451) Clifden Nonpareil Catocala fraxini, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR08873

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General Information

Pupates between leaves or in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 41-48mm.
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid August-mid October
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4