Notodontidae: Notodontinae

71.010 (BF2014) Marbled Brown Drymonia dodonaea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08721

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Lunar Marbled Brown Drymonia ruficornis

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Green, yellow, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5