Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula
Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula
74.005 BF2079
Wingspan 15-20 mm.
A rare migrant to Britain, although it was formerly resident in a small area of the Kentish coast. Nowadays it generally appears on the south and east coasts, averaging less than one record a year.
Abroad, it flies from June to August, and the larvae feed on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus spp.) and clover (Trifolium).
A rare migrant to Britain, although it was formerly resident in a small area of the Kentish coast. Nowadays it generally appears on the south and east coasts, averaging less than one record a year.
Abroad, it flies from June to August, and the larvae feed on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus spp.) and clover (Trifolium).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 54 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
