UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A fairly common but local species.
Wingspan
: M
& F, 28-36mm.
Confusion
species
White-line Dart.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Acid heathland and moorland.
Foodplant
Heather.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva late September-June, feeding mainly
at night. Pupates in the debris or just below the soil. |

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