UK Status
Resident. A widely distributed, but can be quite local.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2015 at Llandinam Gravels in the
east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 12-17mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
South-facing and sloping stony habitats
Foodplant
Wood sage.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first eats part way through stem then
feeds on wilted leaves. Pupates along the stem of plant. |
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