Species Account for Cucullia asteris
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Cucullia asteris ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Star-wort
Lepidoptera: macromoths: Noctuidae
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National status: Nb
Essex RDB: Listed
Additional Phenology Data
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Essex RDB: Listed
Additional Phenology Data
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Star-wort larva 2
Star-wort larva
Star-wort 2
Star-wort
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Taxonomic group: larger moths (Lepidoptera: macromoths) - County data
Cucullia asteris on UK Moths website
Species text
This moth is found along coasts and estuaries in England from Hampshire to Yorshire, the larvae feeding on Sea Aster Aster tripolium. It is also found in woodlands from Dorset to Kent and parts of Wales, where the larva feed on Golgen Rod Solidago virgaurea. References
Species text last edited on Tue Mar 20th 2007 by user 3
Habitats
Broad Habitat Data (based on 27 records with habitat information)
no subhabitat data available
Structural Habitat Data (based on 5 records with structural habitat information)
Habitat Detail and Method (based on 12 records with habitat detail and method information)
Recorded management for locations with Cucullia asteris
Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Cucullia asteris
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