UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles, but less common in Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded at several sites throughout the county.
Wingspan
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M & F, 17-20mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Open country and coastal shingle.
Foodplant
Mainly common ragwort.
Lifestage data
Root feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lives in the roots and feeds
within, also feeds on decaying plant material. Pupal site undescribed. |

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