Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.199 (BF1882) Small Seraphim Pterapherapteryx sexalata, (Retzius, 1783)

KR08675

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), White Willow (Salix alba)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Damp woodland, scrub, fens, heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
White, green, purple
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2