Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.056 (BF1736) Royal Mantle Catarhoe cuculata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

KR08269

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum), Hedge Bedstraw (Galium mollugo)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Chalky or limestone soil.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Yellow, green, purple, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2