UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species that is found in low numbers throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 34-40mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of fairly open places, including gardens.
Foodplant
Hard blade grasses including, mat-grass and wavy hair-grass.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg which are laid loosely in the grasses. Larva March-July, feeding mainly at night. |
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