Broom Moth (Ceramica pisi (=Melanchra), (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is a very variable species, with the ground colour varying between greyish brown to a dark chestnut colour.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sallows (Salix spp.), Sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open habitats including heathland, grassland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

73.271 (BF2163) Broom Moth Ceramica pisi (=Melanchra), (Linnaeus, 1758)

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