Great Oak Beauty (Hypomecis roboraria, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

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

Forewing length: 21-32 mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
Flying: One generation, mid June-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Pale Oak Beauty Hypomecis punctinalis

Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

With lumps, bumps or horn(s)

Colours:

Grey, red, brown

No. of Proleg Pairs:

70.267 (BF1943) Great Oak Beauty Hypomecis roboraria, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR07783