Satin Beauty (Deileptenia ribeata, (Clerck, 1759))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 18-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Yew (Taxus baccata), larches (Larix spp.), pines (Pinus spp.), firs (Abies spp.), spruces (Picea spp.), coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, late June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Deciduous and coniferous woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.264 (BF1940) Satin Beauty Deileptenia ribeata, (Clerck, 1759)

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