Square Spot (Paradarisa consonaria, (Hübner, [1799]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 18-20 mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), pines (Pinus spp.), Yew (Taxus baccata), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, late April-mid June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved and mixed woodland.

Regional Information

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70.272 (BF1949) Square Spot Paradarisa consonaria, (Hübner, [1799])

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