Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.201 (BF1880) Barred Tooth-striped Trichopteryx polycommata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08667

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
Flying: One generation, mid March-late April
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Woodland, chalk downland and scrubby areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Seraphim Lobophora halterata

Nationally Scarce A

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2