UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B S, W.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. An uncommon species that is restricted to the north-east of the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 34-36mm.
Confusion
species
Streak. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Heathland, heathy commons, breckland, moorland, scrub and rocky stream-sides.
Foodplant
Broom.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground, often for two winters. Larva July-September. |
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