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Genus listing
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Robin Howard
KR10499 Eilema sororcula (Hufnagel, 1766)
Orange Footman
Wingspan:38-35mm
A univoltine species on the wing from April to July when it comes frequently to light and has been recorded from all garden and woodland traps. A species of mature broadleaved woodland.
Larvae feed on lichen growing on oak before overwintering as pupae in a cocoon within the growths of lichen.
Weather
| Dusk temperature: | 15°C |
| Min. temperature: | 8°C |
| Relative humidity: | 81% |
| Wind speed / direction: | E1/2 |
| Precipitation: | Dry and warmer. |
Robin Howard
KR8502 Eupithecia venosata (Fabricius, 1787)
Netted Pug
Wingspan: 22-32mm
A univoltine species flying from early May to mid-July when it comes frequently to light and has been recorded from all garden and woodland margin traps. A species of calcareous habitats.
Larvae feed on Silene and Lychnis species before overwintering as pupae underground in loose soil.
Robin Howard
KR7530 Ligdia adustata (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775)
Scorched Carpet
Wingspan: 25-32mm
A bivoltine species flying from April to June and again from July to the end of Setember when it comes readily to light and has been recorded from all garden traps and those in or bordering woodland. A species of broadleaved woodland and scrub.
Larvae feed on spindle before overwintering as pupae.