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UK Status Resident and occasional migrant. Proposed RDB sp. Montgomeryshire Status A proposed 'Red Data Book' species. A very rare species, only recorded once in the south of the county at Llwydiarth in 1921. Now considered extinct. Wingspan : M & F, 47-52mm. Confusion species Silvery Arches, Reddish Light Arches and Large Nutmeg. |
Flight
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  Habitat Areas on light calcareous soils, such as scrubby grassland. Foodplant Foodplant hasn't been recorded in the wild, but larvae will accept various herbaceous plants in captivity. Lifestage data Unconfirmed. Probably overwinters as a larva. Eggs of reared specimens hatch in August. Pupates underground. |
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