Acronicta leporina (Linnaeus 1758) (Family Noctuidae)

Forewing Length: 16-21mm;
Wingspan: 35-40mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? July - October (Winter) May - September
(Earliest: 7.6)
(2 Generations)

Biotopes:
Wet Forest

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Alnus glutinosa

Betula

Most Salicaceae

Quercus robur
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Cotesia tibialis Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Acronicta leporina
Acronicta leporina
Nature Spot: The Miller (Moth) - Acronicta leporina
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Acronicta leporina
Lepiforum: Acronicta leporina
Plant Parasites of Europe: Acronicta leporina


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