Nationally scarce (Nb) in dry pastures and downland in parts of the British Isles. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 15-24 mm. Differs from A. hartmanniana by its larger size, the generally darker coloration of the forewing, the more strongly angulate median fascia, and the silver-white spots which usually do not form continuous striae [Bradley]. Larva feeds on Devil's-bit Scabious.
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Detail records |
Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
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VC8 Wiltshire (Hants county) |
Damerham (SU11) | 01-Jul-2018 | one | Toynton, Paul | Adult |
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VC11 South Hampshire |
Portchester (SU60) | 31-Jul-2014 | one | Stokes, Jon | Adult |
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