Grey Birch (Aethalura punctulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

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

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Birch woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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Brussels Lace Cleorodes lichenaria

70.274 (BF1951) Grey Birch Aethalura punctulata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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