UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon species that has in recent times only been recorded in the north and west of the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 15-20mm.
Confusion
species
Currant Pug.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Fens, marshes and other wet places.
Foodplant
The ripening fruits of wild angelica and hogweed.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in loose soil. Larva early August-early October. |

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