Waved Umber Menophra abruptaria
Waved Umber Menophra abruptaria
70.257 BF1936
Wingspan 36-42 mm.
A distinctive species, occurring reasonably commonly in the south of England and Wales, becoming scarcer into the northernmost English counties.
It inhabits woodland, parks and gardens, and flies in a single generation from April into June.
The larvae feed on garden privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) and lilac (Syringa vulgaris).
A distinctive species, occurring reasonably commonly in the south of England and Wales, becoming scarcer into the northernmost English counties.
It inhabits woodland, parks and gardens, and flies in a single generation from April into June.
The larvae feed on garden privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) and lilac (Syringa vulgaris).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 76 |
| April | 5,988 |
| May | 17,033 |
| June | 2,326 |
| July | 258 |
| August | 350 |
| September | 40 |
| October | 10 |
| November | 5 |
| December | 15 |
