Mullein (Cucillia verbasci (=Shargacucullia), (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates underground for up to five years.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 19-24mm.
Foodplant(s): mulleins (Verbascum spp.), figworts (Scrophularia spp.), buddleas (Buddlea spp.)
Flying: One generation, late April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open, dry, grassland, woodland and scrub, usually with disturbed ground.

Regional Information

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73.058 (BF2221) Mullein Cucillia verbasci (=Shargacucullia), (Linnaeus, 1758)

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