UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
Both the Common Rustic and the Lesser Common Rustic are fairly common
throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-36mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
A range of grassy places, woodland and gardens.
Foodplant
Grasses.
Lifestage data
Both species overwinter as a larva. Larva September-May, feeding inside
the stem. Pupates in a cocoon underground. |
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