Least Black Arches (Nola confusalis, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847))

General Information
Pupates in a cocoon attached to a twig.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), lime (Tilia spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland and other wooded areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula

74.004 (BF2078) Least Black Arches Nola confusalis, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847)

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