Noctuidae: Catocalinae

08967 Mother Shipton Euclidia mi (=Callistege), (Clerck, 1759)

BF2462 (ABH72.084)

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


General Information

The vernacular name of this species refers to the forewing markings which appear to show an old lady or witch's head, refering to 'Old Mother Shipton', the 16th century Yorkshire witch.

 

Pupates between grass stems or in loose soil.

Overwinters as a pupa.

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), Lucerne (Medicago sativa), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Black Medick (Medicago lupulina), Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), grasses
Flying: One generation, early May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Grassland, heathland and meadows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2016

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 21 May to 19 June



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, yellow, white, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3