UK Status
Resident and suspected migrant. Nat. Scarce B N,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B'
species. This rare species hasn't been seen in the county since 1944 in
Newtown. Probably extinct.
Wingspan : M & F, 55-66mm.
Confusion
species
Red Sword-grass. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Moorland, open woodland and upland scrub.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an adult, mating in the spring. Larva May-July, feeding both day and night. Pupates in a cocoon in the debris. |
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