Scarce Black Arches (Nola aerugula, (Hübner, 1793))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 8-9mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Sand-dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Kent Black Arches Meganola albula

Least Black Arches Nola confusalis

74.005 (BF2079) Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula, (Hübner, 1793)

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