Rannoch Looper (Itame brunneata, (Thunberg, 1784))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 25-30mm
Foodplant(s): Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cowberry (Vaccinium vitus-idaea)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Mature pine and birch woodland.

Regional Information

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70.217 (BF1896) Rannoch Looper Itame brunneata, (Thunberg, 1784)

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