Orthosia miniosa (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Noctuidae)

Forewing Length: 15-17mm;
Wingspan: 31-36mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? April - June (Winter) March - May
(Earliest: 31.3)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Gardens
Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Several Rosaceae

Quercus robur

Corylus avellana

Salix caprea
Possible Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Betula
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Pales pavida Larva

Phryno vetula Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Orthosia miniosa
Orthosia miniosa
Nature Spot: Blossom Underwing - Orthosia miniosa
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Orthosia miniosa
Lepiforum: Orthosia miniosa
Plant Parasites of Europe: Orthosia miniosa


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