Sitochroa verticalis
Sitochroa verticalis
63.015 BF1371
Wingspan c. 32 mm.
Distributed in the southern half of England, Sitochroa verticalis is resident but also a sporadic immigrant, reinforcing the population from time to time.
It has a resemblance to Ostrinia nubilalis but has subtle differences in the forewing and a more strongly-marked underside.
The adults fly in June and July over grassy areas and are attracted to light, but are readily disturbed by day.
The larva feeds on a number of plants such as creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense), broom (Sarothamnus) and goosefoot (Atriplex).
See also Cirsium key.
Distributed in the southern half of England, Sitochroa verticalis is resident but also a sporadic immigrant, reinforcing the population from time to time.
It has a resemblance to Ostrinia nubilalis but has subtle differences in the forewing and a more strongly-marked underside.
The adults fly in June and July over grassy areas and are attracted to light, but are readily disturbed by day.
The larva feeds on a number of plants such as creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense), broom (Sarothamnus) and goosefoot (Atriplex).
See also Cirsium key.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 167 |
| July | 227 |
| August | 45 |
| September | 4 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 9 |
