Noctuidae: Xyleninae

73.228 (BF2254) Grey Chi Antitype chi, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR09706

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Moorland and grassy hillsides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Grey Shoulder-knot Lithophane ornitopus


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, blue, pink, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5