Scarce Prominent (Odontosia carmelita, (Esper, [1798]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 18-21mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Birch woodland.

Regional Information

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71.023 (BF2010) Scarce Prominent Odontosia carmelita, (Esper, [1798])

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