UK Status
Resident. A local species found in scattered locations throughout Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
A single fairly old record coming from Talerddig in in the west of the county in 1978.
Wingspan
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M & F, 20-23mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Woodland glades, and cliffs inland or on the coast.
Foodplant
Goldenrod.
Lifestage data
Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva forms a slight web under the
lower leaves and feeds on the leaves and flowers. Pupates in an oval
yellowish cocoon. |
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