UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire
Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan : M & F, 38-48mm.
Confusion
species
Bordered Gothic and Gothic.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Rough grassland including woodland rides and edges, downland, parkland and gardens.
Foodplant
Hard blade grasses including, mat-grass and sheep's fescue.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as eggs which are scattered over the grassland
by the female when in flight. Larva March-July, feeding mainly at night. |

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