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73.276 ~ 2166 ~ Campion ~
Sideridis rivularis
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
Resident. A fairly uncommon species, recorded from several scattered sites across the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 30-36mm.
Confusion species
Lychnis.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of fairly open places, including gardens.
Foodplant
The ripening seeds of red, white and sea campion and Ragged-robin.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a fragile cocoon just below the soil. Larva June-July and August-September.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by EE, July 2009, Cors Dyfi
Photo by PB, 24th May 2010, Morben Isaf
Photo by GO, 25th May 2017, Llanymynech