July Highflyer (Hydriomena furcata, (Thunberg, 1784))

General Information
This species has a ground colour that varies from green to reddish-brown.

Pupates on or below the ground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Hazel (Corylus avellana), sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, carr, fens, heathland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.074 (BF1777) July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata, (Thunberg, 1784)

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