Brown Silver-line (Petrophora chlorosata, (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information
Pupates underground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Flying: One generation, mid April-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

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70.222 (BF1902) Brown Silver-line Petrophora chlorosata, (Scopoli, 1763)

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