UK Status
Resident. Local N,W,EC.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A scarce species, but probably under recorded in its moorland habitat.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-42mm.
Confusion
species
Scarce Dagger. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Moorland and heathland, especially the wetter areas.
Foodplant
Mainly low growing woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva
June-September. |
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