Light Crimson Underwing (Catocala promissa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates between leaves of the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 26-32mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid July-early September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

With lumps, bumps or horn(s)

Colours:

Green, grey, black, white

No. of Proleg Pairs:

72.082 (BF2454) Light Crimson Underwing Catocala promissa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08882