Lepidoptera Outer Hebrides

Family: Noctuidae   Checklist Number: 73.194

Conistra vaccinii   Linnaeus, 1761

Chestnut

Just one record in October 2009. A widespread mainland species flying in the autumn and overwintering, active on mild nights. Flight period September - May. Caterpillars foodplants include hawthorns (Crataegus), oaks (Quercus), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), downy birch (Betula pubescens) and docks (Rumex)

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