Black Rustic (Aporophyla nigra, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), clovers (Trifolium spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland, grassland, road-side verges, woodland rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta

73.233 (BF2232) Black Rustic Aporophyla nigra, (Haworth, 1809)

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