UK Status
Resident. Local S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rare species with just a few records coming from the far west of the county.
Wingspan
: M & F, 32-42mm.
Confusion
species
Dusky Brocade, Pale-shouldered Brocade and the Stranger. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Fens, marshes, riverbanks and other wet places, but also occurs in
drier farmland and some urban areas.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva late June-July and late
August-September, feeds at night. |
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