Photo © Mike Wall
Campion
Sideridis rivularis
Checklist Number73.276 [B&F: 2166]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Common in a wide range of habitats, including roadside verges, damp meadows, moorland and sea cliffs throughout the British Isles; widely distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, but reported much less often than formerly. Wingspan 30-36 mm. The main confusion species is Lychnis H. bicruris, which see for difference. Larva feeds on seeds of White Campion, Red Campion, Sea Campion and Ragged Robin.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
