UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A local and uncommon species, recorded from scattered sites across the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 37-42mm.
Confusion
species
Beautiful Brocade, Dusky Brocade and the Saxon. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Heaths and heathy commons on calcareous soils and occasionally open
woodland.
Foodplant
A range of herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva late June-August, feeds at
night. |
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