Noctuidae: Xyleninae

73.221 (BF2268) Suspected Parastichtis suspecta, (Hübner, [1817])

KR09536

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General Information

This species is quite variable and there are a number of forms ranging from quite plain to more variegated examples.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Fens, carr, woodland, heathland, scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Common Rustic Mesapamea secalis
Lesser Common Rustic Mesapamea didyma

Local