UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county. At nearly
1000 records this species has the second highest number of records for
the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 28-34mm.
Confusion
species
Radford's Flame Shoulder.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Most habitats up to a mid altitude.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa just below the soil. Larva June-July and September-October, feeding at night. |

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