Agrochola lychnidis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)


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Host plants:
The larvae are polyphagous on herbs and occasionally also small shrubs.

Habitat:
Agrochola lychnidis inhabits grasslands, pastures, forest edges, embankments, clearcuttings and occurs occasionally also in human settlements (gardens).

Life cycle:
The eggs overwinter. Caterpillars are found in spring and early summer (April to June). The moths fly after mainly pupal aestivation in the autumn.

Remarks:
Agrochola lychnidis occurs from Northwest Africa across Europe (missing in Northern Europe) to Asia Minor.



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