UK Status
Resident. Common S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
An fairly uncommon species, that seems to be absent from much of the west of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 44-52mm.
Confusion
species
Starwort, Striped Lychnis and Water Betony. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly calcareous habitats.
Foodplant
Wild and cultivated mulleins, common and water figwort and buddleias.
Lifestage data
Overwinters for up to five years in captivity as a pupa in a
strong underground cocoon. Larva late May-July, feeding in both day and
night. |
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