Lesser Swallow Prominent (Pheosia gnoma, (Fabricius, [1777]))

General Information
This species has a more distinct white wedge at the tornus of the forewing than the Swallow Prominent.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 20-26mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.)
Flying: Two generations, late April-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, moors, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Swallow Prominent Pheosia tremula

71.018 (BF2006) Lesser Swallow Prominent Pheosia gnoma, (Fabricius, [1777])

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