Spotted Sulphur (Acontia trabealis (=Emmelia), (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information
Pupates amongst grass stems.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Extinct

Habitat

Sandy heaths, fallow fields and other disturbed land.

Regional Information

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73.029 (BF2414) Spotted Sulphur Acontia trabealis (=Emmelia), (Scopoli, 1763)

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