Protolampra sobrina (Duponchel, [1843])


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Host plants:
The larvae feed on low-growing shrubs, most often dwarf shrubs of the family Ericaceae (Vaccinium uliginosum, V. myrtillus, Calluna vulgaris).

Habitat:
Protolampra sobrina inhabits especially bogs and their degadation stages, dwarf shrub heathland and open humid woodlands with Vaccinium as undergrowth up to about 1000m, sometimes even higher. The larval habitats are more located in semi-shadow with higher-growing dwarf shrubs.

Life cycle:
The larva hibernates and is mature in May or June. Then it is active in the night and can be found occasionally with a lamp on Vaccinium uliginosum etc. The moths occur mainly in July (often from mid-July) and August.

Remarks:
Protolampra sobrina is mainly found from central and northern Europe across boreal Asia to Korea.


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