UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 36-44mm.
Confusion
species
White-point. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of fairly open places, including gardens.
Foodplant
Various grasses, especially cock's-foot and meadow grasses.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva low down amongst the grasses. Larva
August-May, feeding at night. Pupates in a cocoon underground. |
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