Palpita vitrealis
Palpita vitrealis
63.048 BF1408
[= unionalis]
Wingspan 27 -31 mm.
Although widespread in southern Europe, this is an immigrant to the British Isles, appearing most often in the south and south-west of England.
Autumn is the most likely period to encounter this species.
The wings are translucent with a slight sheen and an orange or brown leading edge.
Abroad, the species feeds on jasmine (Jasminium) and olive (Olea).
Although widespread in southern Europe, this is an immigrant to the British Isles, appearing most often in the south and south-west of England.
Autumn is the most likely period to encounter this species.
The wings are translucent with a slight sheen and an orange or brown leading edge.
Abroad, the species feeds on jasmine (Jasminium) and olive (Olea).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 14 |
| July | 17 |
| August | 45 |
| September | 50 |
| October | 79 |
| November | 34 |
| December | 0 |
