UK Status
Resident. Widespread and fairly common in the southern half of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded once in the east of the county at Llanymynech Hill in 1929.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 26-29mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wet meadows and open woodland.
Foodplant
Common fleabane and ploughman's spikenard.
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feed initially the shoots, later on
leaves which become riddled with holes. Pupates in the lower parts of
host plant. |
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