Udea prunalis (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Crambidae)


Larva on Sambucus nigra

Forewing Length: 11-13mm;
Wingspan: 20-24mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? October - May
(Earliest: 18.6)
June June - July
(Earliest: 27.6)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Urtica dioica

Sambucus nigra

Prunus spinosa

Lonicera periclymenum
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Lamium

Stachys

Rubus
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Udea prunalis
Udea prunalis
Nature Spot: Udea prunalis
Lepiforum: Udea prunalis
Insektenbox: Schlehenzünsler


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