UK Status
Resident. Widespread and fairly common throughout much of the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 13-15mm.
Confusion species
D. flavidorsana.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Hillsides, meadows and gardens.
Foodplant
Oxeye daisy.
Lifestage data
Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives and feeds in the
roots. Pupates in a cocoon attached to the roots constructed of root
material and soil. |

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