Geometridae: Archiearinae

70.204 (BF1662) Light Orange Underwing Boudinotiana notha (=Archiearis), (Hübner, [1803])

KR07518

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General Information

The larvae feed on leaves and, perhaps, young catkins.

 

Pupates in soft bark.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 15-17mm
Foodplant(s): Aspen (Populus tremula)
Flying: One generation, March-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Open (usually ancient) woodland with mature catkin-bearing aspen.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3