UK Status
National scarce B. South-east England and mid-Wales.
Montgomeryshire Status
Probable wanderer. First recorded at Commins Coch in the west of the
county in 2020.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 13-14mm.
Confusion species
None. |
Flight time
(Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Wetland - favours open areas.
Foodplant
Wood sedge, hairy wood-rush and field wood-rush.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a part grown larva in the vegetation. Larva July - May.
Pupates in a cocoon at ground level. |
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