UK Status
Resident. A widespread but local species found in
central England, north Wales and southern Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded at Llanymynech Rocks in the north-east of the county in
2011.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 16-23mm.
Confusion species
Care must be taken in the identification, there are a number of very
similar species.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Univoltine.)
Habitat
Open woodland and coastal areas.
Foodplant
Ragwort and golden-rod
Lifestage data
Eggs laid on foodplant. The Larva feeds on the flowers and seedheads.
Pupates on the ground in the debris. |

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