UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon species but it has been recorded from much of the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 35-38mm.
Confusion
species
Broom-tip
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly in heathland, moorland and open woodland, also found in gardens and some sand dune systems.
Foodplant
Broom.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as an egg on the foodplant. Larva May-June. Pupates underground. |

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