|
A rare Red Data Book species, in quarries, woodland, sea cliffs, downland, roadside verges and woodland edges; 0-400 m (0-2300 m in Europe) in parts of England, more numerous in the south, Wales, southern Scotland and Ireland; mainland Europe and southern Scandinavia. In Hampshire most likely to be encountered in the Lymington and Keyhaven area, but still relatively common on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 44-46 mm. Larva feeds on Cock's-foot, False-brome, Yorkshire-fog and various grasses.
|
Flightime guide |
| Stage | J | F | M |
A | M | J |
J | A | S |
O | N | D |
| Adult |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Larval |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
