Noctuidae: Xyleninae

73.205 (BF2239) Nonconformist Lithophane lamda, (Fabricius, 1787)

KR09662

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General Information

The early stages of this species have not been found in the wild in the UK.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), Bog Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum), Creeping Willow (Salix repens), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, blue, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5