UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, especially in the eastern half of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-30mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly open woodland, but also found in scrub and bushy grassland.
Foodplant
Wood sage, white dead-nettle, woundwort and yellow archangel.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground or in the plant debris. Larva mid
June-early August. |
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