UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 32-38mm.
Confusion
species
Beaded Chestnut. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of grassland habitats up to a mid altitude.
Foodplant
Grasses including, annual meadow-grass and yorkshire-fog.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva low down amongst the grasses. Larva October-May, feeding at night. |
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