UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
There is much indecision as to whether this is a
separate species from the Small Square-spot, but until this debate is
settled the Fen Square-spot will be treated here as a separate species.
Probably much more common than the records suggest, being overlooked
due to confusion with the Small Square-spot.
Wingspan : M & F, 30-38mm.
Confusion
species
Small Square-spot, Ingrailed Clay, Barred Chestnut. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Fens, marshes and other wet places.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
The early stages have not been confirmed in the wild, but probably similar to the Small Square-spot. |
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