Small Purple-barred (Phytometra viridaria, (Clerck, 1759))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Milkwort (Polygala vulgaris), Heath Milkwort (Polygala serpyllifolia), Lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica)
Flying: One generation, late May-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Grassland on chalky soil, heathland, moorland, woodland rides and coastal sand-dunes.

Regional Information

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72.067 (BF2470) Small Purple-barred Phytometra viridaria, (Clerck, 1759)

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