UK Status
Resident and suspected migrant. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 35-45mm.
Confusion
species
Triple-spotted Clay and Double Square-spot. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly a lowland species found in various habitats.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva. Larva June-July and September-April, feeding at night. Pupates underground in a fragile cocoon. |
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