UK Status
Resident. RDB species
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Red Data Book' species. Only found on the extreme western
edge of the county where the foodplant is present.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 36-40mm.
Confusion
species
Purple Clay and Ingrailed Clay. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Bogs and mires.
Foodplant
Bog myrtle.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva. Larva late August-mid June, feeding
throughout the winter in mild weather. Pupates in a loose silken cocoon
amongst the moss or litter. |
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