Noctuidae: Acronictinae

08789 Coronet Craniophora ligustri, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2291 (ABH73.047)

Christophstal, September 2012
Christophstal, September 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, September 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

Pupates in moss at the base of a tree trunk.

Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Woodland, scrub on chalky soil and fens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in August 2015

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 16 June to 08 September

Similar Species
Christophstal, May 2014
Christophstal, May 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Poplar Grey Subacronicta megacephala (=Acronicta)
dark form ex. larva on honeysuckle, Christophstal June 2022
dark form ex. larva on honeysuckle, Christophstal June 2022
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, black, orange, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5