Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus 1761) (Family Noctuidae)

Forewing Length: 14-15mm;
Wingspan: 28-36mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? April - June ? September - May
(Earliest: 23.2)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Vaccinium myrtillus

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Crataegus

Prunus spinosa

Quercus robur

Betula pubescens

Salix caprea

Acer pseudoplatanus

Hedera helix

Polygonum aviculare
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Rumex
Parasitoids:
Several Braconidae Larvae
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Conistra vaccinii
Conistra vaccinii
Nature Spot: Chestnut - Conistra vaccinii
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Conistra vaccinii
Lepiforum: Conistra vaccinii
Plant Parasites of Europe: Conistra vaccinii


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