UK Status
  Resident. Common 
 
Montgomeryshire
Status 
 A common species, found throughout the county.  
 
Wingspan :  M & F, 28-34mm.
  Confusion
species 
 
Radford's Flame Shoulder. | 
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
 
 Habitat 
 
Most habitats up to a mid altitude. 
 
Foodplant
  
A wide range of herbaceous plants. 
 Lifestage data
  
Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil. Larva June-July and September-October, feeding at night. | 
 
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