Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.076 (BF1779) Ruddy Highflyer Hydriomena ruberata, (Freyer, [1831])

KR08393

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open habitats and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata
May Highflyer Hydriomena impluviata

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, red, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2