Tawny Shears (Hadena perplexa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
This is an extremely variable species.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): campions (Silene spp.), Nottingham Catchfly (Silene nutans), Rock Sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola)
Flying: One/two generations, May-July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Dry grassy or stony habitats such as chalk downland and shingle beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Lychnis Hadena bicruris

Viper's Bugloss Hadena irregularis

Sand Dart Agrotis ripae

73.286 (BF2167) Tawny Shears Hadena perplexa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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