Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.069 (BF1749) Dark Spinach Pelurga comitata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR08314

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), oraches (Atriplex spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Waste ground and similar weedy locations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Spinach Eulithis mellinata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Grey, brown, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2