Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in a cocoon within or below the food plant or in a crevice.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), plums (Prunus spp.), Bullace (Prunus domestica)
Flying: Two/three overlapping generations, April-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedgerows, gardens, woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

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70.226 (BF1906) Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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