Agrochola [Anchoscelis] litura (Linnaeus 1761) (Family Noctuidae)

Forewing Length: 14-17mm;
Wingspan: 28-35mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
(Winter) March - June ? September - October
(Earliest: 29.8)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Gardens
Food:
(Larva)

Several Rosaceae

Salix alba

Salix caprea

Alnus glutinosa

Quercus robur

Rumex acetosa

Rumex obtusifolius
Parasitoids:
Hyposoter didymator Larva

Pales pavida Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Anchoscelis litura
Agrochola litura
Nature Spot: Brown-spot Pinion - Agrochola litura
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Agrochola litura
Lepiforum: Agrochola litura
Plant Parasites of Europe: Agrochola litura


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