Glaucous Shears Papestra biren
Glaucous Shears Papestra biren
73.272 BF2162
Wingspan 32-40 mm.
A moorland moth, occurring sparsely throughout western and northern Britain, commoner in the north.
The adults fly during May and June, and can be attracted by light.
A wide range of moorland plants are used as food, including heather (Calluna) and bog-myrtle (Myrica gale) as well as sallows (Salix sp.).
The moths quite often rest in the open on fenceposts, tree trunks and rocks.
A moorland moth, occurring sparsely throughout western and northern Britain, commoner in the north.
The adults fly during May and June, and can be attracted by light.
A wide range of moorland plants are used as food, including heather (Calluna) and bog-myrtle (Myrica gale) as well as sallows (Salix sp.).
The moths quite often rest in the open on fenceposts, tree trunks and rocks.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 251 |
| May | 2,497 |
| June | 716 |
| July | 33 |
| August | 5 |
| September | 5 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
