Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

07257 Camberwell Beauty Nymphalis antiopa (=Aglais) , (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1596 (ABH59.028)

Christophstal, August 2014
Christophstal, August 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, August 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Silbersee, August 2013
Silbersee, August 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General InformationOverwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: M: 76-86mm, F: 78-88mm
Foodplant(s): willows (Salix spp.), elms (Ulmus spp.), poplars (Populus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, June-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Woodland, river valleys, dunes, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in April 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 16 March to 19 October



Flying/Adult:

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, red, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5