UK Status
Resident. Common. S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A day flying species, first recorded in 2012 at Pont Llogel in the
north of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-34mm.
Confusion
species
Goldwing. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Dry or damp grassland on calcareous soils.
Foodplant
Clovers, vetches and trefoils.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa, in a cocoon amongst plant debris. Larva feeds at
night, late June-late August. |
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