UK Status
A local species which is confined mainly to coastal areas of the UK,
with just a few isolated colonies further inland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Resident. First recorded at Commins Coch in the west of the county in
2020.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 14-18mm.
Confusion species
Sand Dart, Coast Dart, Wood's Dart & Spalding's Dart. |
Flight
time
(Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly coastal sand Dunes.
Foodplant
Various low-lying plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva September - June. Pupates underground. |
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