UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species that has only been recorded from a handful of sites in recent times, all in the north of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 33-40mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Chalk and limestone grassland.
Foodplant
Wild thyme.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a fully grown larva. Larva late June-September. Pupates
underground. |
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