UK Status
Resident. Common S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A locally common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 24-27mm.
Confusion
species
Marbled Minor and Rufous Minor. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of grassy places, woodland and gardens.
Foodplant
Grasses.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a larva. Larva August-May, feeding inside the stem.
Pupates in a flimsy cocoon amongst the roots of the foodplant. |
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