UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B S,C.
Montgomeryshire
Status
A 'Nationally Scarce B' species that has only been recorded
at two sites in recent times, both in the north-east of the county.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 33-40mm.
Confusion
species
None.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Chalk and limestone grassland.
Foodplant
Wild thyme.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a fully grown larva. Larva late June-September. Pupates
underground. |

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