On selected days from July to September 2017, the butterfly species with twilight and nocturnal activity in the village of Ksany in agriculturally and little anthropogenically transferred land were studied. Catching was done in the evening and night hours, using a method of the vividly attracting to the light. Flying moths were photographed on-site for later determination. A total of 13 catches were carried out with an average at intervals of 1-2 weeks. Over 60 moths species were determined, mostly belonging to the families Geometridae and Erebidae. When analyzing the results of catches, basic weather parameters such as temperature, air pressure and moon phase were taken into account.
Cyclophora puppillaria (HBN.) is for the first time recorded from Poland. The species was collected at light at Gubałówka Hill near Zakopane (UTM: DV26). It is suspected to be an immigrant, because of the lack of appropriate habitat in this region and a long distance from the nearest populations in southern Europe. Characteristics of external appearance of adults and genitalia of both sexes is given
The first and last instars of Isturgia roraria (Fabricius, 1777) caterpillars are described and illustrated in details. The mouthparts, antennae and thoracic legs are used for the first time for the description within the genus Isturgia (Hübner, 1823). The description and complete illustration of thoracic leg of adult larva with numeration and nomenclature of all pores and setae are included. Some important characters of intermediate larval instars are recorded. New morphological details of pupa are presented.
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