Northern Spinach (Eulithis populata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates on or below the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-18mm
Foodplant(s): Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Moorland, heathland and open woodland.

Regional Information

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70.091 (BF1756) Northern Spinach Eulithis populata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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