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UK Status Resident. Local S,C. Montgomeryshire Status An apparently uncommon species found in the western half of the county, with just a few scattered records. However, this day flying species may be a bit more common than figures suggest, due in general to under recording. Wingspan : M, 26-29mm. F, 24-26mm. Confusion species Cistus Forester, Scarce Forester. |
Flight
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  Habitat Favours open habitats. Foodplant Common sorrel and sheep's sorrel. Lifestage data Overwinters as a part grown larva near the base of the foodplant,. Larva July-early May. Pupates just under the soil surface. |
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