UK Status
Resident. Generally a scarce species found mainly in
the fenland and coastal areas of southern and south-east England.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2013 at Middletown in the east of
the county, which is also the very first record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M & F 21-23mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Fenland and marshland?
Foodplant
Thistles?
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds externally on the leaves. Pupation
site unknown. |
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