Beautiful Brocade (Lacanobia contigua, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria), Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Heathland, moorland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.265 (BF2156) Beautiful Brocade Lacanobia contigua, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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