UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 32-48mm.
Confusion
species
Map-winged Swift, Common Swift. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Often found in gardens, downland, open grassland, woodland rides and
other grassy places.
Foodplant
The roots of grasses and many other herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters twice as a larva then pupates underground. Larva
September-May. |
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