UK Status
Resident. Local S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
Uncommon, recorded in a central band across the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 24-27mm.
Confusion
species
Cream Wave, Smoky Wave, Rosy Wave and Sub-angled Wave. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Damp areas with rank vegetation, also dry breckland heaths.
Foodplant
Meadowsweet and common valerian.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva in plant debris in which it later pupates.
Larva August-May. |
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