UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
An uncommon and local species that is mostly found in the western side of the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 34-42mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Moorland, downland, heathland, open woodland and scrubby places.
Foodplant
Many herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a half grown larva. Larva July-early May. Pupates in a cocoon formed in the plant stems. |

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