UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
All three species (Marbled Minor, Rufous Minor and Tawny Marbled Minor)
are common/fairly common in the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 23-29mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of grassy places, woodland and heathland.
Foodplant
Probably Grasses (the foodplant of the Rufous Minor has yet to be
discovered, feeds on grasses in captivity).
Lifestage data
All overwinter as a larva. Larva Aug-May feed inside stem.
All pupate amongst roots of foodplant. |
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