UK Status
Resident and suspected migrant. Nat. Scarce B
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B'
species. Only recorded three times in the county (all old data). No
specific year was given with any of the recorder information.
Wingspan : M & F, 43-52mm.
Confusion
species
Grey Arches and Pale Shining Brown. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Heathland with scrub, moorland, river valleys and open woodland.
Foodplant
Birch, sallow and bog myrtle.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva late July-May. Pupates underground. |
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