First recorded in 2013 at Cors Dyfi Nature reserve in the far west of
the county. Since then it has also been found at Llanymynech Rocks in
the far north-east of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 35-40mm.
Confusion
species
Black-banded.
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Coastal places, especially cliffs and sand dunes. Also slightly inland
on rocky areas and limestone and chalky scree.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva in the vegetation. Larva Oct-May. Pupates
underground in a strong cocoon.
Montgomeryshire
photos
Photo by PB, 5th Oct 2013, Cors Dyfi
Photo by MW, 5th Oct 2013, Cors Dyfi
Pic shows eggs