UK Status
Resident. Local
Montgomeryshire
Status
A scarce and local species. Last recorded at Llanymynech Rocks in 1998.
Wingspan : M & F, 19-20mm.
Confusion
species
Pyrausta despicata (micro moth).
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Calcareous grassland, heathland, moorland, woodland rides and coastal sand-dunes.
Foodplant
Common milkwort, heath milkwort and lousewort.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a strong cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva late June-early September. |

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