UK Status
Resident. Local S, WC.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common species seen mainly in the western half of
the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-34mm.
Confusion
species
None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Moorland, heathland and open woodland.
Foodplant
Bilberry.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in the debris on or just under the ground. Larva
mid July-late September. |
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