UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 38-44mm.
Confusion
species
Six-striped Rustic, Neglected Rustic and Cousin German. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland, heathland, hedgerows, scrubby grassland, wet places and
gardens.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva August-May, feeding mainly at
night. Pupates just below the soil. |
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