Pterophoridae: Pterophorinae

05381 Amblyptilia acanthadactyla, (Hübner, [1813])

BF1497 (ABH45.010)

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


General Information

This species has two protruding patches of black scales when at rest and when the hindwing is covered by the forewing.


Wingspan: 17-23mm.
Foodplant(s): restharrows (Ononis spp.), Hedge Woundwort (Stachys sylvatica), geraniums (Geranium spp.), goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), mints (Mentha spp.)
Flying: Two generations, July and September-May (hibernates)
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Heathland and other open habitats, woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in November 2024

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 27 March to 27 November