Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09655 Golden-rod Brindle Xylena solidaginis (=Lithomoia), (Hübner, [1803])

BF2233 (ABH73.207)

Christophstal, August 2018
Christophstal, August 2018
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, August 2018
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

Pupates under moss or in loose soil.

Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 18-21mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cowberry (Vaccinium vitus-idaea), Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale), willows (Salix spp.), birches (Betula spp.), moorland plants
Flying: One generation, August-September
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: On the pre-warning list

Habitat

Moorland, scrub and open woodland.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in August 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 18 August to 18 August


On the pre-warning list

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