UK Status
Resident. Common S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-38mm.
Confusion
species
Northern Ruby Tiger.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly open habitats including commons, downland, heathland, moorland,
sand-dunes, gardens and hedgerows.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a fully grown larva. Larva May-July and August-April. |

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