Horse Chestnut (Pachycnemia hippocastanaria, (Hübner, [1799]))

General Information
Pupates underground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
Flying: Two generations, April-May and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Lowland heathland.

Regional Information

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70.225 (BF1905) Horse Chestnut Pachycnemia hippocastanaria, (Hübner, [1799])

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