UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B SE,(W),(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. Very uncommon, only
found from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch,
where it is recorded every year, but in very small numbers.
Wingspan : M & F, 20-24mm.
Confusion
species
Pale forms of Wormwood Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland rides and clearings.
Foodplant
Flowers of golden rod.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in loose cocoon in the soil. Larva late August-mid October. |
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