UK Status
Resident. Common S,C(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A locally common species that seems to have a stronghold in the extreme west and extreme east of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 20-22mm.
Confusion
species
Muslin Footman. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Fens, marshes and other wet places.
Foodplant
Lichens.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva late August-May. Pupates in a
cocoon amongst vegetation on or near the ground. |
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