Abraxas sylvata (Scopoli, 1763)

clouded magpie

on broadleaved trees

Hoofddorp, 20.vi.2016 © Laurens van der Linde

parasite

Larvae freely on the leaves.

host plants

polyphagous

Betula; Corylus avellana; Fagus; Platanus; Prunus avium, padus; Rhamnus; Ulmus glabra; Viburnum lantana.

phenology

Hibernation as pupa.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

egg, larva, pupa

see Lepiforum, Patočka, Pyrgus.

synonyms

Calospilos sylvata.

references

Cifuentes & Alcobendas (2008a), Corley, Marabuto & Pires (2007a), Ebert (ed., 2003a), Lepiforum (2021), Patočka (2004a), pyrgus.de (2023).