2218 Cudweed (Cucullia gnaphalii)

Single-brooded, overwinters as a pupa

Recorded size of fully grown larvae - 38 to 42mm

Usual larval stage late July to early September

Adult forewing - around 17 to 19mm. Flies late May to early July

Larval foodplants : Goldenrod (Solidago virgaureae)

Not currently available on this website. For examples of larvae and adults see:-

http://www.lepiforum.de

and

http://www.pyrgus.de