Photo © David G Green

Scarce Black Arches

Nola aerugula

Checklist Number
74.005 [B&F: 2079]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Nolidae
Subfamily:Nolinae
Genus:Nola
Species:aerugula
Authority:(Hübner, 1793)

Rare immigrant from northern Europe, appearing in southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are two ancient records, both from the Island. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The most likely confusion species is Kent Black Arches Meganola albula. Larva feeds on Common Bird's-foot Trefoil, Red Clover, White Clover and Hare's-foot Clover, no evidence of breeding in the UK.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)

No Larval records to show.

VC10 Isle of Wight

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Bembridge (SZ68)01/07/1858oneC O StandishAdult
Freshwater (SZ38)1872-TugwellAdult

VC11 South Hampshire

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Pennington (SZ39)25/06/2019oneRichard CoomberAdult