UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
Very rarely recorded. In recent times found only the extreme west and in the eastern side of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 20-24mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Coastal saltmarsh, open areas in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.
Foodplant
Low growing herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a loose soil. Larva late May-late October. |
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