Lunar Double-stripe (Minucia lunaris, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 23-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
Flying: One generation, mid May-late June
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Young oak regrowth in open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

With lumps, bumps or horn(s)

Colours:

Brown, grey, black, red, yellow

No. of Proleg Pairs:

72.086 (BF2456) Lunar Double-stripe Minucia lunaris, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08897