UK Status
Resident. Common S,C(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
Only recorded at one site in the west of the county, probably an overlooked species.
Wingspan : M & F, 30-46mm.
Confusion
species
Five-spot Burnet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Rough grassland.
Foodplant
Meadow vetchling, red and white clover, common and greater bird's-foot
trefoil, and bitter vetch.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva. Larva July-June. Pupates in a cocoon high on
the grass stems. |
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