UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B N,WC,SW
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. This species hasn't been seen in the county since 1975 in Newtown. Probably extinct.
Wingspan : M & F, 36-44mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly associated with broadleaf woodland.
Foodplant
Many herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a very small larva in the low foliage. Larva September-June, feeding mainly in the spring. Pupates underground. |
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