Drepanidae: Thyatirinae

65.008 (BF1652) Peach Blossom Thyatira batis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General Information

Flies at dusk and comes to light, often not entering the trap.

 

Pupates in a cocoon on soil or just below.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Bramble (Rubus fruticosus)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, heathland and light scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5