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Endromis versicolora

Kentish glory

Description

Attractive, day-flying moths, emerge very early in February– March. The wingspan is 50–70 mm. The females are mainly nocturnal. It is one of a typical and nearly irreplaceable representative of entomofauna of birch groves and forests. Females lay eggs on twigs. The small larvae live together until last instar. In July, when fully grown, they turn brownish-red and descend to the ground for pupation. This takes place in a cocoon a few centimeters into moss on the ground. It overwinters as a cocoon. Generally rare and uncommon. Only locally occurs in higher numbers, mainly in northern and eastern parts of Central Europe.

Symptom

Green caterpillar on leaves.

Tree Species: Birch, Pear, Alder, Hazel

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes