Dark Chestnut (Conistra ligula, (Esper, 1791))

General Information
This species is similar, but less common than the Chestnut, C.vaccinii.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), docks (Rumex spp.)
Flying: One generation, October-February (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and open habitats and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Chestnut Conistra vaccinii

Red-headed Chestnut Conistra erythrocephala

73.195 (BF2259) Dark Chestnut Conistra ligula, (Esper, 1791)

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