UK Status
Resident. Common S,C,(N).
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rare species that has only been recorded on five occasions, the last time at Middletown in 1992.
Wingspan : M & F, 38-46mm.
Confusion
species
Hedge Rustic.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Parks, gardens and other open places.
Foodplant
Grasses.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva amongst the foodplant. Larva
September-early May, feeding through the winter at night. Pupates
underground. |

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