2077 Short-cloaked Moth, Nola cucullatella, (Linnaeus, 1758)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and common
Habitats :
Scrub, woodland, grassland with scrub, fens
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; June to July
Larval foodplants :
hawthorns, Blackthorn, Apple, Pear and Plum
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Abundant everywhere, from Tuddenham Fen to Bentley Woods; Belton (Mr); common in Gorleston, larvae at Frostenden (D).
Wingspan details :
Forewing 8-10mm, Wingspan 15-20mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Ipswich, Suffolk (vii.2007) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (vi.2008) © Neil Sherman
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cocoon on hawthorn stem - Purdis Heath, Suffolk (19.v.2012) © A Prichard
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on hawthorn (Crataegus) - Purdis Heath, Suffolk (19.v.2012) © A Prichard
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