Common Heath (Ematurga atomaria, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates on or under the ground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), trefoils (Lotus spp.), clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heaths, moorland and open woodland.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata

70.275 (BF1952) Common Heath Ematurga atomaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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