Dark Brocade (Mniotype adusta (=Blepharita), (Esper, 1790))

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

Forewing length: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris), broadleaved shrubs, grasses
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland, chalky downland and fenland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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73.238 (BF2250) Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (=Blepharita), (Esper, 1790)

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