UK Status
Resident. Common S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
An overlooked, day-flying species, which is probably much more common than records suggest. Recorded from a handful of scattered sites across the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 30-34mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Open grassy places.
Foodplant
White clover, red clover, hare's-foot clover, black medick, lucerne, bird's-foot-trefoil and various grasses.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon amongst the grass blades
or just underground. Larva late June-early September, mostly feeding at
night. |
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