UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Scattered records throughout the county, never common though.
Wingspan
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M & F, 27-31mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine+)
Habitat
Gardens and allotments.
Foodplant
Cruciferar Spp.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds openly on the leaves. Pupates in a strong silken cocoon below the soil. |
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