Erebidae: Hypeninae

72.007 (BF2476) Beautiful Snout Hypena crassalis, (Fabricius, 1787)

KR09002

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter or loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open woodland, moorland and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, black, brown, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4