Lomographa temerata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)


Lomographa temerata: Adult (eastern Swabian Alb, Heidenheim/Brenz 2009) [N] Lomographa temerata: Adult (eastern Swabian Alb) [S]

Host plants:
The caterpillar lives polyphagous on deciduous wood, often on Prunus spinosa.

Habitat:
Lomographa temerata colonizes open forests, forest edges and shrubbery rich slopes. The moth is fairly common.

Life cycle:
The moths fly from late April to late July. The caterpillar is found from mid-June to early September. The pupa overwinters.

Remarks:
Lomographa temerata is widespread in Europe and temperate Asia.