UK Status
Resident. Local SE,WC.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A scarce and local species that has only been recorded from a few sites
in the north-east of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 34-42mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Broadleaf woodland, heathland, and scrubby places.
Foodplant
Docks, sorrels and knotgrass.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva late June-September with an
occasional second brood in September. |
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