UK Status
Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout
Britain as far north as Co. Durham.
Montgomeryshire Status
Found in two widely separated sites in the county at Commins Coch and
Llanfyllin.
Wingspan
:
M & F,10-12mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woods, heaths and hillsides.
Foodplant
Bracken.
Lifestage data
Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva feeds on the upper part of the
stem causing it to droop. Pupates in detritus or the soil. |
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