Treble Bar (Aplocera plagiata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 19-22mm.
Foodplant(s): St John's-worts (Hypericum spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Field margins, grassland, heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Lesser Treble-bar Aplocera efformata

70.192 (BF1867) Treble Bar Aplocera plagiata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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